SEMH Support Assistant – Launch Your Education Career in Ricmond!

Picture your future shaping young lives as a SEMH Support Assistant in a vibrant Ricmond school, where your passion for mental health, behaviour, and positive change will touch every classroom. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking graduate to deliver genuine impact, working shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the UK’s most dynamic educators and specialist teams. If you’re an aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist ready to accelerate your career, this role puts you at the very heart of meaningful transformation.

You’ll thrive in a welcoming, fast-paced environment where only the most ambitious SEMH Support Assistants are chosen. Our school’s reputation for professional growth and staff wellbeing is second to none, offering unrivalled training from experts in emotional health and inclusive teaching. Expect daily inspiration, rapid development, and the satisfaction of empowering students to overcome barriers and shine. Join a school rated Good to Outstanding by Ofsted, renowned for innovation and unwavering student focus.

Key Highlights:

• SEMH Support Assistant: Pivotal mental health support role
• Up to £110 Per Day: Highly competitive for graduates
• Ricmond location: Excellent transport links & vibrant community
• Ofsted Rating: Good to Outstanding – celebrated for inclusive excellence
• Outstanding CPD: Dedicated training in SEMH, safeguarding, and pedagogy
• Ideal for: Aspiring teachers, future psychologists, or SEN specialists
• Collaborative, resource-rich school: Purpose-built learning facilities

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing 1:1 and small group SEMH interventions led by best practice
• Supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs in class
• Collaborating with teachers and therapists on bespoke support strategies
• Monitoring and tracking student progress using specialist frameworks
• Delivering restorative practice programmes and wellbeing sessions
• Building vital relationships with students, families, and external agencies

Ideal SEMH Support Assistant for this Ricmond School:

• High-achieving graduate (2:1 or above in Psychology, Education, or relevant field)
• Ambitious, driven, and ready for challenge and rapid professional growth
• Aspiring teacher, SEN professional, or psychologist with clear career goals
• Deep commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing, and positive behaviour
• Energetic, proactive, and a natural relationship-builder with young people

Why Join This Ricmond School?:

• Vibrant, inclusive culture where every SEMH Support Assistant’s voice matters
• Direct mentorship from lead SENCOs, psychologists, and experienced teachers
• Routes to teacher training, psychology pathways, and leadership roles
• Exceptionally resourced, modern campus with sensory and wellbeing spaces
• Strong, supportive staff network and regular team CPD workshops

If you’re driven to become an outstanding SEMH Support Assistant and launch a rewarding career in education or psychology, there’s no better place than this acclaimed Ricmond school. Make your mark, learn from the best, and inspire real transformation every single day. Interviews are being scheduled—apply right away for your chance to join an innovative SEMH team that’s changing lives.

How to Apply

Ready to make an immediate difference? If you’re eager to join a primary school in Richmond supporting students with SEMH needs, this is your chance to step in now. Applications are reviewed as soon as they arrive and interviews are already underway—submit yours today if you’re ready to move fast!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!