Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – SEMH School Location: Islington, North London Salary: £90–£100 per day Contract: Full-time, Long-Term Start Date: ASAP Not every classroom win looks like perfect handwriting or a quiet room. Sometimes, it’s a student staying in class for five minutes longer than yesterday. Sometimes, it’s a conversation instead of a confrontation. If those moments matter to you, keep reading. We’re working with a supportive SEMH school in Islington looking for a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant who’s ready to make a real impact. This is a role for someone who understands that behaviour is communication and knows the power of patience, consistency, and showing up every day. What you’ll be doing: Supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs Helping de-escalate situations calmly and confidently Building strong, trusting relationships with students Supporting learning in small groups and 1:1 Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, structured environment What we’re looking for: A calm, resilient personality, someone who doesn’t take things personally Experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth work, or similar settings is ideal A genuine passion for supporting young people who need it most Someone who can be firm, fair, and consistent What the school offers: A team that genuinely ...