SEMH Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£100 - £120 Per Day PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Hackney
County:North East London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:10083
Post Date:18.07.25
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About the Role

Job Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Hackney

Start Date: September 2025- Long term to permanent opportunities

Pay: £90-  £95 daily rate PAYE

Are you looking for a new challenge supporting children and young people with behavioural and social, emotional, and mental health needs?

I am working with a MS Secondary School in Hackney that are seeking a 1:1 TA for a child with SEMH needs. The school is passionate about supporting students through a trauma-informed approach. This is a challenging but very rewarding role, and would be working with a fantastic and supportive team.

The school are looking for passionate and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistants to join them in September 2025.

The Ideal Candidate;

  • Hav a genuine passion for SEN and build a career around this.
  • Resilient, understanding and adaptable.
  • Experience working with children who have behavioural challenges
  • Experience or knowledge of working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
  • Go above and beyond to change the lives of young people.
  • Able to build trusting relationships with students
  • Can adjust to and overcome challenges whilst following appropriate protocol.

What The School Offers:

  • Professional development with access to regular training and learning opportunities
  • Clear pathways for career progression within a supportive SEMH setting
  • Flexibility to accommodate childcare and family commitments
  • Opportunity for temp-to-perm contracts, offering long-term career security
  • Access to therapy dogs as part of the school’s wellbeing support for pupils and staff
  • Use of the onsite gym facilities after hours to promote staff wellbeing
  • A highly supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Specialist training in trauma-informed practice and SEMH strategies
  • A strong focus on emotional wellbeing for both staff and students

If you are interested in this role apply to this advert now! Or please contact Elise at Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848.

 

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