SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant Bexley

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

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 | Whats 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
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 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
A university degree is desirable xohmjla 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 Londons leading Education Recruiters, supporting professionals to secure long-term and permanent roles, including this SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Bexley.

SEMH Teaching Assistant Bexley

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bexleyheath

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-09-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English