Job Description
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Tower Hamlets Primary School (Near Bow Station)Location: Tower Hamlets - walking distance from Bow StationStart Date: September 2025Contract: Full-time, Long TermSalary: £90-£105 per day (depending on experience)
A supportive and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets, just a short walk from Bow Station, is seeking a confident and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. This is a vital role supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2 who require additional emotional and behavioural support.
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Work closely with individual students or small groups with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
* Support classroom engagement and behaviour regulation strategies
* Build strong, trusting relationships to encourage resilience and positive learning behaviours
* Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to deliver targeted interventions
* Help create a calm, consistent and structured environment for learning
Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant profile:
* Previous experience supporting children with SEMH, behaviour, or additional needs
* Strong communication and de-escalation skills
* Patient, empathetic and consistent approach
* Understanding of safeguarding and child development
* DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
If you're an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant or looking to grow in this area, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners in a welcoming Tower Hamlets school.
Apply today to become an SEMH Teaching Assistant near Bow Station and support pupils who need it most.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%