SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Transform Young Lives in Croydon Now!

Step into a career-defining role as a SEMH Teaching Assistant at a remarkable Croydon school, where your energy, drive, and compassion will spark life-changing progress in students. If you’re an ambitious graduate or aspiring psychologist or teacher seeking to make a real, measurable difference to young people facing social, emotional, and mental health barriers—this opportunity will set you apart.
You’ll immerse yourself in a vibrant environment known for its exceptional support, future-focused ethos, and transformative personal development. From exclusive SEN workshops to tailored CPD and dynamic peer collaboration, every day as a SEMH Teaching Assistant here will grow your skills, expand your mindset, and elevate your career ambitions. This school pushes for extraordinary — expect superb facilities and a passionate team united behind purposeful inclusion.
Key Highlights:

SEMH Teaching Assistant: frontline SEN intervention role
£105 - £115 Per Day – leading local daily pay rates
Based in Croydon – lively, diverse, and well-connected area
Ofsted-rated Good to Outstanding – proven culture of high achievement
Outstanding CPD: bespoke clinics, specialist SEN pathways, mentoring
Perfect for high-achieving grads and aspiring teachers/psychologists
Access to state-of-the-art sensory, therapeutic, and learning spaces

What You'll Be Doing:

Delivering individual and small group SEMH support
Championing student well-being through restorative and trauma-informed approaches
Collaborating with a first-class SEN team and external specialists
Tracking progress, preparing reports, and adapting strategies for impact
Modelling calm, positive relationships and emotional self-regulation
Supporting classroom practice, school enrichment, and intervention sessions

Ideal "SEMH Teaching Assistant" for this Croydon School:

Recent graduate with a 2:1 or higher – driven by a passion for SEN
Aspiring educator, psychologist, therapist, or SEN leader
Highly organised, adaptable, and relentless in pursuit of progress
Empathetic, reflective, and calm under pressure
Committed to professional growth and whole-school values

Why Join This Croydon School?:

Exceptional training and advancement for SEMH Teaching Assistants
Supportive leadership and uniquely positive staff culture
Diverse, ambitious, and vibrant student community
Unmatched exposure to multi-agency SEN partnerships
Clear career progression – next steps into teaching or specialist SEN roles

Embrace unrivalled professional development and make meaningful impact as a SEMH Teaching Assistant in this vibrant Croydon school. Applications are moving quickly – secure your pivotal role in transforming lives now.
How to Apply

Ready to make a real difference? If you have the drive to support young people with SEMH needs in Croydon, don’t wait. Interviews are in progress and places are filling rapidly—seize your chance to step into this rewarding Secondary School Support Staff role by submitting your application right away.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Outer London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!