At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with SEMH needs through one-to-one and group interventions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking school in Bexley with an Outstanding Two-School Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and strong leadership support.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of building a brand-new SEMH provision and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEMH needs is preferred; strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 28000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant looking to take on a key role within a specialist provision? Join a forward‑thinking school in Bexley as an Experienced 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 contribute to a provision being built from the ground up within an Outstanding Two‑School Trust.
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
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
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
- Strong practitioners with a clear commitment to SEMH and education are encouraged 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
We think you need these skills to ace Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant in Petworth
Experience supporting children with SEMH needs
Emotional regulation strategies
Behaviour management strategies
Structured intervention delivery
Pupil progress tracking
Pastoral support planning
Strong communication skills
