SEMH Teaching Assistant - College
Salary/Rate:PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Croydon
County:South East London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:9928
Post Date:03.07.25
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About the Role
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Croydon - September 2025 Start
Up to £120 per day PAYE- dependent on experience
Can you be a role model to a young person with SEMH?
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work with a young person within an SEMH specialist setting for students who for many reasons, are unable to access mainstream education. You must be a calm and nurturing person and be experienced in supporting students with SEMH needs as well as anxiety and emotional dysregulation.
Requirements
● Experience working with young people with SEND and/or Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication
● Secondary Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor / Youth Worker experience
● Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships
● A passion for working with SEND is essential
● Excellent experience and training for aspiring Teachers, Pastoral workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors, and Social Workers
●The opportunity to make a huge social impact, as a Teaching Assistant, you could change the path of someone’s life!
Why work with us?
- We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide teachers with access to a wider range of job opportunities.
- Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help teachers navigate the job search process more effectively.
- Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools
- Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews.
- Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc
- One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form
- Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position.
If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing holly@psinclusion.co.uk
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