Wandsworth
South West London
£20,496 – £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)
SEMH & Autism Teaching Assistant
Location: West Sussex
Salary: £20,496 – £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Parker Smith Inclusion
Are you passionate about supporting young people who feel misunderstood, disengaged, or excluded from mainstream education? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism?
Parker Smith Inclusion is working in partnership with a specialist school in West Sussex to recruit a committed and resilient SEMH & Autism Teaching Assistant. The school supports primary and secondary pupils, many of whom have faced trauma, disrupted education, and complex behavioural needs – including potential gang affiliation and high levels of emotional distress.
About the Role:
You will support students on a 1:1 and small group basis (4–8 pupils per class), helping them engage with learning, develop emotional regulation skills, and build confidence in a nurturing and consistent environment. This is a highly rewarding role that requires empathy, patience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Key Responsibilities:
Support learning and emotional development of pupils with SEMH and Autism
Assist in delivering a creative and flexible curriculum
Help manage behaviours using positive, trauma-informed strategies
Foster trusting relationships with students who may be disengaged from education
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Who We’re Looking For:
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs (desirable)
Confidence working with challenging behaviour and emotionally vulnerable students
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Calm, resilient, and nurturing with a passion for making a difference
Psychology graduates or candidates with youth work, care, or SEN backgrounds are very welcome to apply
What’s On Offer:
Permanent position through Parker Smith Inclusion
£20,496 – £26,000 per annum, based on experience
Full-time, term-time role
Extensive training and professional development in SEND and trauma-informed practice
A small, supportive school environment where you can make a lasting impact
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take on a deeply rewarding role and help change the lives of young people who need it most, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short covering statement to Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion.