SEN Teaching Assistant

5 days ago

Hornchurch, United Kingdom Teach Now Full time

Do you have a genuine passion for supporting children’s mental health and emotional development? Are you looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of young learners who need a champion in their corner?

An inclusive and nurturing primary school in Havering is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background in SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) to join their team. This full-time role offers a fulfilling opportunity to support pupils in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 who face barriers to learning due to emotional and behavioural needs.

About the Role:

This is a hands-on, pupil-focused position where you will be a key support figure for students who struggle with anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, or behavioural challenges. Working closely with the SENCO and class teachers, you will provide consistent, structured support that helps children feel safe, heard, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions tailored to SEMH needs

• Support emotional regulation, positive behaviour and resilience strategies

• Collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals (e.g., CAMHS, ELSAs)

• Maintain clear, consistent routines and boundaries

• Champion pupil wellbeing and celebrate small wins every day

Requirements
Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs or behavioural difficulties

• Calm, compassionate and able to build trust-based relationships

• Confident using behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques

• A reflective team player with excellent communication skills

• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive education

Benefits
• A school culture that prioritises mental health and pupil support

• Regular CPD and specialist SEMH training opportunities

• A highly supportive and experienced SEN team

• Opportunities to grow into long-term or permanent SEN roles

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

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