Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant

  • RIBBONS AND REEVES
  • Bexley, Kent
  • Jun 07, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant Bexley

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant looking to take on a key role within a specialist provision?

Join a forward-thinking school in Bexley as an Experienced 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 contribute to a provision being built from the ground up within an Outstanding Two-School Trust.

Experienced 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
Experienced 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
Experienced 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
  • Strong practitioners with a clear commitment to SEMH and education are encouraged 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 Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Bexley.

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