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SEMH Teaching Assistant – Bexley
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 September
- 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
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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 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
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