Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

We are currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a school in Lewisham , supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of young people. The role will involve working closely with teachers and students to create a positive, supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

The Role

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work alongside teachers to help deliver engaging and excellent education.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and encourage their confidence and self-esteem.
• Support students with challenging behaviour using calm, consistent and positive approaches.
• Help students develop their social, emotional and communication skills.
• Encourage positive engagement with learning and support students to reach their potential.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive school environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEMH, SEND or specialist setting.
• A good understanding of ADHD and Autism .
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour .
• A patient, empathetic and consistent approach.
• The resilience and confidence to manage challenging situations professionally.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• Experience or knowledge of construction would be highly advantageous , particularly for candidates interested in supporting students with practical or vocational learning.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, youth worker, behaviour mentor or have a background in a similar support role, we would love to hear from you.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and pursuing a role in education, we would love to hear from you.

The success of a candidate is subject to enhanced background checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.