Job title: SEMH Teaching Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: RR - Internal
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Bexley
Job published: 22-04-2026
Job ID: 118878

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Bexley

 

Are you experienced in supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs and looking to make a meaningful impact in a primary school setting?

 

Join a forward-thinking school in Bexley as a SEMH Teaching Assistant and be part of an exciting new project: the first Primary SEMH provision within a mainstream school in the borough. With a significant intake of pupils planned for September, this is a rare opportunity to help shape provision from the ground up within an Outstanding Two-School Trust.

 

SEMH Teaching Assistant | What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive Outer London Salary (TA scale, dependent on experience)
  • Permanent, full-time role starting in June
  • 36 hours per week, term-time only
  • Work within a brand-new SEMH provision in a mainstream primary setting
  • Join a growing team with strong leadership and specialist support

 

SEMH Teaching Assistant | The Role:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs within a primary setting
  • Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement, and behaviour strategies
  • Work closely with teachers and the wider team to deliver structured interventions
  • Help create a safe, consistent and inclusive learning environment
  • Contribute to pupil progress tracking and pastoral support plans

 

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Who We’re Looking For:

  • Experience supporting children with SEMH needs in a school or similar setting
  • Experience in PRUs, Alternative Provisions, or SEN schools is desirable but not essential
  • A university degree is desirable but not essential
  • Strong graduates or individuals with a clear interest in SEMH/education are welcome to apply
  • Calm, resilient and confident when supporting challenging behaviour
  • Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
  • Ambition to develop within a specialist provision

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters, supporting professionals to secure long-term and permanent roles, including this SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Bexley.

 

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