Job title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Independent
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Islington, London
Job published: 28-09-2026
Job ID: 124816

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Islington

 

Are you a recent Graduate looking to take the next step towards your career as a SEMH Teaching Assistant?

 

A student focused school in Islington is looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their exceptional team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to gain valuable first-hand experience supporting KS3, KS4 and KS5 students with a range of SEMH needs.

 

SEMH Teaching Assistant – The Role

  • A calm and consistent SEMH Teaching Assistant who will promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
  • Deliver 1:1 mentoring and support sessions for learners who require additional interventions
  • Support learners to develop emotional resilience, self-regulation, confidence and positive engagement to learning
  • A SEMH Teaching Assistant with a strong desire to develop professionally and pursue a career in education

 

SEMH Teaching Assistant – You Will

  • Build positive, trusting and supportive relationships with learners with complex SEMH needs
  • Have strong communication and organisational skills
  • Demonstrate patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people
  • A SEMH Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs

 

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Why This School

  • A clear pathway for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to develop their skills and grow professionally
  • The opportunity to work alongside SEN professionals and educational psychologists
  • A strong and supportive leadership team, passionate about staff and students wellbeing

 

If you are a SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, and you are passionate about making a positive difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Islington. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEMH Teaching Assistant role.

 

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Islington

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