Teach Now is seeking a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant with a specialism in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to join a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Barnet. This inclusive and student-focused school is committed to nurturing not only academic achievement but also emotional wellbeing, creating a safe and supportive environment where every learner can thrive. The Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students across Key Stages 3–5, providing vital emotional and academic support to help them re-engage with learning. Your responsibilities will include: • Building trusting, positive relationships with students to promote confidence and self-esteem. • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to meet personalised learning and behavioural targets. • Implementing strategies to manage challenging behaviours and support emotional regulation. • Working in partnership with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to deliver tailored interventions. Why Join This School? • Specialist Focus: Work within a team passionate about SEMH support and inclusion. • Professional Growth: Access targeted CPD in SEMH strategies and trauma-informed practice. • Flexibility: Part-time hours for a healthier work-life balance. • Impactful Work: Be a consistent, positive presence in a student’s school journey and see the real difference you make. This role would suit someone with previous SEMH experience, whether in education, youth work, or a therapeutic setting, who has the patience, empathy, and creativity to support young people facing emotional and behavioural challenges. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance