SEMH Teaching Assistant

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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Consultant

London

Consultant

London

Jack Grice

Empowering SEN Professionals with Long-Term, Impactful Careers

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Secondary School, Tower Hamlets

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Pay: £108.68–£115 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary to permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Commutable from: Bethnal Green, Mile End, Bow, Stepney, Whitechapel, Hackney, Stratford and Canary Wharf

Long Term Futures is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Tower Hamlets. This role involves supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them manage their emotions, develop positive behaviours and remain engaged in their education.

We are looking for someone patient, resilient and confident in supporting young people who may experience emotional or behavioural challenges. This opportunity would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Pastoral Support Assistant who understands the importance of building trusting relationships and providing consistent support within a secondary school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs, helping them participate in lessons and school activities.
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation strategies and managing challenging situations constructively.
• Promote positive behaviour through clear expectations, encouragement and consistent boundaries.
• Work alongside classroom teachers to maintain an inclusive, supportive and productive learning environment.
• Deliver small-group interventions focused on social skills, emotional wellbeing, confidence and engagement.
• Provide pastoral support to pupils experiencing emotional, social or behavioural difficulties.
• Help pupils develop positive relationships with peers and school staff.
• Monitor pupil engagement, behaviour and progress, sharing relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff.
• Follow individual support plans and school behaviour policies to ensure a consistent approach.
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow safeguarding procedures to promote pupil welfare.

 

Essential Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, managing behaviour or working in a relevant school-based support role.
• A good understanding of the emotional, social and behavioural challenges that some secondary-aged pupils may experience.
• Confidence in responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, particularly when supporting young people who may struggle to engage.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and other school professionals.
• A patient, adaptable and consistent approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Availability to work full-time in a long-term position, with the potential to transition into permanent employment.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new Enhanced DBS check.

Experience delivering behaviour interventions, supporting emotional regulation or working within an alternative provision, specialist SEN setting or pastoral team would be advantageous. Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches and positive behaviour support strategies would also be beneficial.
 

What Long Term Futures Offers

• Competitive daily pay of £108.68–£115, depending on experience.
• A long-term placement with the opportunity to transition into a permanent school position.

 

Ready to Apply? Our Simple Process

If you are an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or school support professional looking to make a meaningful difference to secondary-aged pupils in Tower Hamlets, we would like to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and submit your CV to Long Term Futures.

Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss their relevant experience, availability and suitability for the position. The next stages involve registration and compliance checks, followed by a school interview or trial day, where applicable.

By applying, you agree to Long Term Futures processing your CV and personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with its privacy policy.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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