Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant

Company: Ribbons & Reeves
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Location: Petworth
Job Description:

Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant Bexley

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant looking to take on a key role within a specialist provision? Join a forward‑thinking school in Bexley as an Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant and be part of an exciting new project: the first Primary SEMH provision within a mainstream school in the borough. With a significant intake of pupils planned for September, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a provision being built from the ground up within an Outstanding Two‑School Trust.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive Outer London Salary (TA scale, dependent on experience)
  • Permanent, full‑time role starting in June
  • 36 hours per week, term‑time only
  • Work within a brand‑new SEMH provision in a mainstream primary setting
  • Join a growing team with strong leadership and specialist support

The Role

  • Provide one‑to‑one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs within a primary setting
  • Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement, and behaviour strategies
  • Work closely with teachers and the wider team to deliver structured interventions
  • Help create a safe, consistent and inclusive learning environment
  • Contribute to pupil progress tracking and pastoral support plans

Who Were Looking For

  • Experience supporting children with SEMH needs in a school or similar setting
  • Experience in PRUs, Alternative Provisions, or SEN schools is desirable but not essential
  • Strong practitioners with a clear commitment to SEMH and education are encouraged to apply
  • Calm, resilient and confident when supporting challenging behaviour
  • Strong communication skills and a team‑focused approach
  • Ambition to develop within a specialist provision

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Posted: July 9th, 2026