SEMH Support Assistant Secondary School, Brentford
Start: ASAP
Full‑time, long‑term
Veritas Education
We're supporting a secondary school in Brentford who are looking for an SEMH Support Assistant to join them as soon as possible. The school has a friendly, supportive inclusion team and is looking for someone who can build positive relationships with students and help them stay engaged in lessons.
What the role involves
Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs
Working 1:1 or with small groups (Interventions)
Helping with emotional regulation and behaviour routines
Working closely with the SEN and pastoral teams
Keeping students focused and encouraging positive choices
Who we're looking for
Someone who is:
Patient, calm and confident around young people
Able to manage behaviour in a positive, consistent way
Experienced with SEMH, PRUs, or challenging behaviour (school or youth work background also welcome)
Reliable and ready to start quickly
Why apply through Veritas
Supportive team and regular check‑ins
Competitive daily rates
Long‑term opportunity with potential to progressIf you're interested and available immediately, get in touch with Gemma at Veritas.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community