SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Bexley

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Are you experienced in supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs and looking to make a meaningful impact in a primary school setting?
Join a forward-thinking school in Bexley as a 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 help shape provision from the ground up within an Outstanding Two-School Trust.
SEMH Teaching Assistant | 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

SEMH Teaching Assistant | 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

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Who We’re 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
• A university degree is desirable xwzovoh but not essential
• Strong graduates or individuals with a clear interest in SEMH/education are welcome 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

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters, supporting professionals to secure long-term and permanent roles, including this SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Bexley.
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