SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant

SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant – North London

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Permanent – Salary £21,000 to £25,000 a day – ASAP Start.

Responsibilities

• Support primary pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs within an alternative provision.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils inside and outside of the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils regulate emotions, manage behaviour, and engage with learning.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and support during lessons.
• Build strong relationships with pupils to encourage progress and positive outcomes.

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour in a classroom setting.
• Previous experience working with challenging behaviour.
• Resilience, calm under pressure, and ability to work in an alternative provision.

About the School

This alternative provision in North London supports approximately 40–70 pupils aged 5–16 who often have SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or have experienced exclusion from mainstream education. The provision offers small class sizes, a highly supportive environment focused on re‑engagement and emotional development, and is typically rated “Good” by Ofsted.

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