SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Harrow

Location: Harrow, North West London
Pay: £92.63 - £100 per day
Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

SEMH Teaching Assistant Required in Harrow

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Harrow area.

This rewarding role involves working closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional, and academic support. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Support students in managing their emotions and behaviour positively
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Encourage student engagement, confidence, and independence
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs is desirable
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Experience in education, youth work, care, support work, or similar backgrounds is welcomed

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 - £100 per day
• Supportive leadership team and experienced staff
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• A rewarding role making a real difference in young people's lives
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

If you are a compassionate and motivated individual looking to begin or further your career supporting pupils with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a dedicated school community in Harrow.

Safeguarding Statement

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safeguarding and child protection requirements.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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