Location: 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 resilience and dedication to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
A specialist SEMH school in Croydon is looking for a confident and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support KS4 students who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in education.

The Role:

You will be working with students who may have experienced trauma or exclusion from mainstream education, helping them re-engage with learning and develop essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with students to support their academic, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Support students in core subjects and practical life skills sessions.
• Build strong relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff.

About You:

• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in high-pressure situations.
• A proactive and compassionate approach to supporting young people.

What We Offer:

• A well-resourced SEMH school with ongoing training and development.
• Direct pay—no umbrella companies—so you retain more of your earnings.
• The opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young people.

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