SEMH Teaching Assistant – Transform Learning at a Pioneering Newham School

Step into a career-defining opportunity as a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Newham, where your ambition, energy, and compassion will help shape the lives of students who need it most. If you’re a high-achieving graduate dreaming of a future in teaching, psychology, or SEN, this is your springboard to real impact and personal growth. Join a driven team, inspire change, and accelerate your career in a school deeply committed to student wellbeing and achievement.

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant here, you’ll become part of an inclusive, forward-thinking school rated 'Good' by Ofsted, celebrated for its supportive ethos, state-of-the-art resources, and exceptional staff development. You’ll receive tailored CPD, regular mentoring, and work alongside top-tier educators and multi-disciplinary professionals. Whether you’re aiming for a PGCE, an Educational Psychology Masters, or a long-term role in Special Education, this is the experience every aspiring specialist wants on their CV.

Key Highlights:

• SEMH Teaching Assistant – immediate, high-impact appointment
• £100 - £110 per day – exceptional daily rate for Newham
• Central Newham – vibrant, accessible location with excellent transport links
• Ofsted rated ‘Good’ with strong support for SEMH and inclusion
• Extensive CPD, graduate pathways, and real career progression
• Ideal for high-achieving graduates who aspire to teach, specialise in Psychology, or thrive in SEN
• Ultra-modern facilities including sensory rooms and therapeutic spaces
• Collaborative, dynamic staff culture focused on student wellbeing

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering bespoke SEMH interventions to small groups and 1:1
• Supporting classroom teachers with tailored behaviour strategies
• Delivering evidence-based programmes for emotional regulation
• Liaising with external specialists (Educational Psychologists, OT, Speech & Language)
• Monitoring and recording student progress in line with EHCP targets
• Creating engaging, inclusive learning resources under teacher guidance

Ideal "SEMH Teaching Assistant" for this Newham School:

• High-achieving graduates eager for hands-on experience
• Aspiring teachers, Educational Psychologists, or SEN professionals
• Driven, resilient, and able to build trust with vulnerable students
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to inclusive education
• Strong academic background, excellent communication skills
• Proactive, solution-oriented, ready to learn and innovate

Why Join This Newham School?:

• Outstanding mentoring and professional development as a SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Supportive, close-knit team with a shared passion for whole-child development
• Genuine scope for fast-track progression – past TAs have moved into PGCEs and higher-level roles
• Access to expert-led workshops and multidisciplinary input from external agencies
• Excellent student behaviour support and positive, ambitious school culture
• Join a school at the forefront of SEMH provision in East London

Forge your path in education as a SEMH Teaching Assistant and make a profound difference in an acclaimed Newham school. Apply now to start your transformative journey – interviews are taking place this week and demand is high for places in this exceptional support team.

How to Apply

Seize your opportunity to join an outstanding secondary school support team in Newham—applications for our SEMH Teaching Assistant position are being reviewed immediately. Demand is high, so if you’re ready to make a measurable difference where it matters most, act now before the deadline closes. Interviews are taking place without delay; submit your application today for fastest consideration.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!