At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a primary school setting.
- Company: Highly regarded primary school in Havering, London.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, excellent training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Full-time role with potential for permanent contract and great transport links.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with challenging behaviour or a passion for supporting individuals with additional needs.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Are you an understanding and resilient person that is looking to work with a child with SEMH in a highly regarded primary school in Havering, London? Do you have previous experience working with challenging behaviour? Are you someone that enjoys working with individuals with additional needs? If yes, then Academics have the SEN Teaching Assistant role for you!
A supportive and highly regarded primary school in Havering, London are seeking a passionate and understanding Teaching Assistant to join them as soon as possible to work closely with children in the school with SEMH. This is a full time role until July 2027 with the view of a permanent contract being offered before September 2026 for the right candidate.
This SEMH Teaching Assistant role involves working closely with students in KS1 & KS2 that have social, emotional and mental health needs. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will be required to offer 1:1 support and meet the students' educational and individual needs. The ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant will have excellent behaviour management and have the ability to work well with children in KS1 & KS2.
Located in the heart of Havering London, this primary school has fantastic facilities and resources available to both staff and students. You will have access to a number of bus routes and is local to two stations, which are serviced by the Central Line and TFL rail. There is also a staff car park for those who drive. This primary school provides a fun and secure learning environment for students and staff work closely together to ensure learning is fun and adapted to all needs.
This role is very rewarding as it is challenging. For this role, we welcome experienced Teaching Assistants as well as graduates who have empathy, enthusiasm and a very positive outlook.
You will be directly supporting students as well as helping to organise the teaching and learning resources available to students. You will be working across the school or preferred Key Stage supporting a range of SEN pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. Your focus will be on raising attainment and helping to improve students' academic performance as well as personal growth.
Is this role ticking boxes? Are you interested in hearing more?
Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant - Havering, London in Chelmsford employer: Academics
Academics is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in a highly regarded primary school in Havering, London. With excellent training opportunities and a focus on employee growth, you will be part of a dedicated team that values resilience and empathy while working with children with SEMH needs. The school's fantastic facilities, convenient transport links, and a strong commitment to creating a fun and secure learning atmosphere make it an ideal place for passionate individuals looking to make a meaningful impact.
