SEMH Teaching Assistant

3 days ago

Greenwich, United Kingdom Remedy Education Full time

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Greenwich
Contract: Full-time
Pay: £100 - £120 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)

The School
We are working with an Alternative Provision that supports children and young people who have experienced trauma, ACEs, and barriers to learning. The school operates a restorative and relationship-based approach to behaviour, focusing on emotional regulation, trust, and tailored support. Staff work closely as a team to help students rebuild confidence, engage positively with learning, and develop essential life and social skills.

The Role
We are seeking a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant who is flexible, confident, and passionate about improving the well-being and development of young people. You will support students across a range of ages, both in small groups and 1:1. Your role will involve helping pupils to regulate emotionally, access learning, and build healthy, trusting relationships.

This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting young people affected by trauma or who has worked in a AP, youth work, mental health setting, or similar environment.

Main Responsibilities

Support students with SEMH needs to access learning and daily routines
Build positive, consistent relationships using trauma-informed practice
Promote emotional wellbeing, social development, and resilience
Assist with de-escalation and behaviour support in a calm, patient manner
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Encourage engagement through restorative approaches
Provide feedback to teaching staff on progress and concerns
Essential Criteria

Experience working with young people who have experienced trauma or SEMH needs
Calm, patient, and resilient
Flexible to work with a range of ages
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Passionate about emotional wellbeing and social development
Able to use initiative and remain composed under pressure
Desirable Criteria

Experience in an AP, or specialist SEMH setting
Training in Team Teach, Trauma-Informed Practice, or similar approaches
What can Remedy Education offer you?

Recommend a friend bonus scheme
Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
Guaranteed work scheme for stability and peace of mind
Specialist support and mentoring while you are working
Vetting
Remedy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo checks including reference and TRA checks. If you do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, a new DBS will need to be processed at a cost of £62.70, refunded after 20 days of work and once registered to the update service.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level

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