

SEMH Teaching Assistant
SEMH Teaching Assistant | Richmond | £92.63 - £100 per Day | Immediate Start Available
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you a patient, resilient, and compassionate individual looking to support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Richmond, helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional emotional and behavioural support, both within the classroom and on a one-to-one basis. You'll play a vital role in promoting positive behaviour, improving engagement, and building students' confidence and resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
- Support students in managing their emotions and behaviour positively.
- Help create a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.
- Encourage social development, independence, and self-confidence.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for students.
The Ideal Candidate
✅ Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.
✅ A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
✅ Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
✅ Ability to manage challenging situations professionally and effectively.
✅ Previous experience in education, youth work, mentoring, support work, care, or sports coaching is highly desirable.
✅ An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred, or willingness to obtain one.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily pay of £92.63 - £100 per day.
- Full-time and long-term opportunities available.
- A welcoming and supportive school environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Valuable experience working within a specialist education setting.
- The chance to genuinely impact the lives of young people.
Location
Richmond, South West London
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed both inside and outside the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a dedicated team committed to empowering students with SEMH needs to achieve their full potential.
Job Title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Richmond
Pay: £92.63 - £100 per day
Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
DBS: Enhanced DBS required or willingness to obtain one
Sector: Education & Special Educational Needs (SEN)
"Perfect for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, youth workers, support workers, sports coaches, and experienced teaching assistants looking to build a rewarding career in education."
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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Protocol Education
Protocol Education
London, United Kingdom