SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Wandsworth | October 2025 Start

Location: Wandsworth, South West London
Contract: October 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £444 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: ASAP

Are you a Psychology Graduate eager to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs as an SEMH Teaching Assistant this October?

A welcoming, 1-form entry primary school in Wandsworth is recruiting an SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated support team. This role is ideal for graduates looking to gain practical experience before pursuing careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Behavioural Support.

About the School:

• Community primary school serving a diverse population aged 2–11
• Beautiful, historic building with modern classrooms, new facilities, and expansive outdoor areas for play and learning
• Recent expansion with two new early years provisions (ages 2–3) and a planned 9-month setting
• Over 60% of pupils with EAL and 49 different languages represented
• Brand-new, ambitious SLT team with a strong commitment to inclusion and staff development
• Five new teachers, including three ECTs, creating a collaborative and values-driven environment
• School ethos: “Value-based hires — skills can be taught”
• Mornings focus on academic learning; afternoons on social, emotional, and personal development

The Role:

• Supporting children with SEMH needs across EYFS and KS1
• Providing 1:1 emotional regulation and classroom support
• Implementing behaviour and nurture interventions designed by the SENCO and pastoral team
• Building positive relationships and modelling resilience and empathy
• Hours: 08:30–15:30 with a 30-minute break

We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of a 2:1 degree in a BPS-accredited Psychology or related subject
• Empathetic, calm, and proactive approach to supporting children
• Experience in SEMH or pastoral settings is beneficial but not essential
• BSL (British Sign Language) skills are desirable but not essential
• An Enhanced DBS

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