SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary School (Kingston) Advertised by Veritas Education Veritas Education is recruiting an experienced and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students within a Secondary SEMH school in the Kingston area. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. About the School Specialist Secondary SEMH provision Nurture‑led and trauma‑informed approach Small class sizes with high levels of support Strong focus on emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour management Assist students with engagement in learning and classroom activities Work closely with teachers, pastoral and SEN teams Build positive, consistent and trusting relationships with students Support students during transitions and unstructured times Skills & Experience Required Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour Calm, patient and resilient approach Strong communication and relationship‑building skills Confidence managing and de‑escalating challenging behaviour Ability to work effectively as part of a team Background in education, care, youth work or similar is highly desirable Strong commitment to safeguardi...