Job Vacancy: Teaching Assistant (SEMH) – Full Time
Location: Carshalton
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time,
Year Group: Primary
Role: Teaching Assistant with a SEMH focus
Are you passionate about supporting young learners on their educational journey? One of my partnership schools is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their vibrant and welcoming school based in Carshalton.
The School
This school is a SEN school which caters to learners who have Social ,Emotional and mental health struggles. It is a cohort of students who can’t work in a mainstream school for a variety of reasons from a traumatic past, a specific SEN requirement or in general challenging behaviour. The school refer to these as super powers!
The schools works across Primary and Secondary and has 80 pupils ages 5-16.
One of the main reasons I am passionate about the school is there dedication to teach and let the students leave school with an education/qualifications. They operate like a mainstream school in this sense.
The headteacher has superpowers of her own. The school are on the hunt for new staffing, people passionate about education and wanting a career. The school have been known to support career progression including supporting Teaching Qualifications.
The school is vibrant and supportive and even offer free lunch to staff on Fridays alongside a early finish!
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant you will:
* Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson delivery
* Work one-to-one and in small groups with children to reinforce learning
* Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
* Assist with the planning and preparation of learning resources
* Contribute to the assessment and tracking of pupil progress
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
* Relevant experience working with children for example Teaching Assistant or Youth work
* Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Shows patience, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to helping children succeed
* Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to get one
Why Join Us?
* Supportive and collaborative staff team
* Opportunities for professional development
* A positive, inclusive, and nurturing school environment
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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