Location: Thornton Heath, Croydon, Greater London
Salary: £90 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start

Do you have the confidence and resilience to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
A specialist SEN school in Thornton Heath is seeking a proactive and patient Teaching Assistant to support KS2 students with SEMH needs, including anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related behaviours.

The Role:

You will support students who require additional emotional and behavioural support, helping them develop self-regulation and positive coping strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom and one-to-one support for students with SEMH needs.
• Implement de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies.
• Encourage students to engage positively with learning and social activities.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies to support student progress.
• Help students develop emotional regulation and resilience.

About You:

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach to behaviour support.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow behaviour management plans.

What We Offer:

• A well-supported SEMH school environment with ongoing training.
• Direct pay—no umbrella companies—so you retain more of your earnings.
• Career development opportunities in SEN and mental health support.

Apply today with your full CV to be considered for this SEMH & Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant position.