SEMH Teaching Assistant | Transform Lives in Barking & Dagenham

Step into a game-changing SEMH Teaching Assistant role where you will empower and inspire young people to thrive in a supportive Barking and Dagenham school setting. Perfect for high-achieving graduates with ambitions in psychology, teaching, or SEN, this opportunity lets you make a measurable difference—every single day.

Your professional journey will soar here. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant, you’ll gain unparalleled experience working one-to-one and in small groups, collaborating with elite educators in a school celebrated for its nurturing ethos and commitment to student growth. With outstanding training and high-impact exposure, your career in education will be supercharged from day one.

Key Highlights:

• SEMH Teaching Assistant – Drive meaningful change for students daily
• £105 - £115 Per Day – Competitive graduate salary with unmatched training
• Located in Barking and Dagenham – Superb transport links and diverse, vibrant community
• School Ofsted Grade: Good to Outstanding – Excellence in pastoral and academic care
• Exceptional CPD opportunities – Regular workshops, mentoring, and fast-track progression
• Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or future SEN leaders
• Modern facilities: sensory rooms, therapeutic zones, specialist staff and tailored resources

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing expert SEMH support across KS2-KS4 classrooms and interventions
• Delivering bespoke 1:1 and group support for students with varied needs
• Collaborating with SENCOs, teachers, and external professionals
• Implementing positive behaviour support and emotional resilience strategies
• Contributing to creative learning activities, trips, and enrichment sessions
• Monitoring progress, maintaining detailed records, and celebrating success

Ideal "SEMH Teaching Assistant" for this Barking and Dagenham School:

• First-class graduate with a passion for SEMH and education
• Ambitious future teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist
• Compassionate, resilient and energetic with infectious enthusiasm
• Reflective thinker with strong communication and empathy skills
• Committed to long-term development and inspired by pupil progress

Why Join This Barking and Dagenham School?:

• Supportive, visionary leadership team invested in your success
• Exceptional CPD and mentoring from expert practitioners
• Inclusive, diverse, and vibrant community atmosphere
• Real pathways to training contracts or further study in education/psychology
• A culture of high aspiration, care, and innovation for both students and staff

Seize the chance to accelerate your own career while making a profound impact as a SEMH Teaching Assistant in Barking and Dagenham. Interviews are happening immediately—transform your future, and theirs, by applying without delay!

How to Apply

Ready to make an immediate difference? If you're passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs, we want to hear from you—right now. Interviews are already being scheduled, so get your application in quickly to be considered for this opportunity in Barking and Dagenham. Don’t let this role pass you by—submit your details today and secure your chance to join a dynamic secondary school support team.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!