SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary School

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SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary School Location: Haringey, North London Start Date: January Contract: Full-time, term time
A supportive primary school in Haringey is seeking a compassionate and proactive SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from January. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs to access learning, build resilience, and thrive in a primary school environment.
The Role:
Supporting individual pupils and small groups with SEMH needs
Assisting children in the classroom to engage with lessons and manage emotions
Implementing strategies to support behaviour, self-regulation, and social skills
Working closely with teachers, SENCo, and pastoral staff to deliver interventions
Promoting inclusion, emotional wellbeing, and positive relationships
Monitoring progress and reporting to the teaching team
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have experience working with children with SEMH needs (primary school experience preferred)
Be patient, empathetic, and resilient
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be proactive and able to build positive relationships with children and staff
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
Be available full-time from January
The School Offers:
A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school community
Strong pastoral and SEN support structures
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Valuable experience for those pursuing a career in SEN, teaching, or pastoral support
Location:
Northumberland Park
Salary:
£101 - £115 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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