Graduate SEMH Assistant

Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEMH School

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Location: Camden, North London

Role: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Setting: SEMH School
Contract: Full-time
Start: ASAP

Ribbons & Reeves are working with a specialist SEMH school in Camden that is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful experience working with young people with social, emotional and mental health needs , particularly those considering a future career in teaching, psychology, education, youth work or related fields.

The RoleAs a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and experienced support staff to help students access learning and make progress.

You will support students both inside and outside the classroom , helping them develop academically while also building their confidence, communication, independence and engagement with education.

The students may have SEMH needs, anxiety, behavioural difficulties and challenging relationships with education , so the successful candidate will need to be patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships.

You will gain valuable experience understanding how behaviour, relationships and individual circumstances can affect a young person's ability to learn.

We're Looking For A recent graduate with a degree in any subject
A genuine interest in working with young people
An interest in SEMH, behaviour, education or psychology
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A calm, patient and consistent approach
Someone who can build trust and positive relationships
Resilience and confidence when dealing with challenging situations
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable, but not essential
Why This Role? xwzovoh This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who wants to gain hands-on experience within a specialist SEMH setting before progressing into a career working with children and young people.

You will work alongside experienced education professionals and gain a genuine understanding of behaviour, additional needs, safeguarding, classroom practice and supporting young people to re-engage with education .

If you're a graduate looking for a role where you can make a real difference while gaining valuable experience for your future career, we'd be keen to hear from you.