SEMH Teaching Assistant | Drive Change at a Forward-Thinking Sutton School

Step into an inspiring opportunity as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Sutton and make a profound difference in the lives of students who need it most. This is a role for graduates with vision and compassion who want to shape young lives, support emotional wellbeing, and be recognised for their talent. Join a leading Sutton school where your impact is real, transformative, and deeply valued.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant here, you'll gain exceptional frontline experience with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You'll work alongside expert educators and clinical professionals in a thriving environment that puts students first. Our school is celebrated for its ambitious ethos, unrivalled staff development, and a support culture that attracts the brightest aspiring educators, psychologists, and SEN specialists.

Key Highlights:

• SEMH Teaching Assistant – pivotal, challenging, and energising
• Circa £27,000 Pro-rata – highly competitive for graduates
• Sutton – easily accessible, dynamic London Borough school
• ‘Good to Outstanding’ Ofsted rating – progressive, supportive environment
• Accelerated CPD, mentoring, and career pathways for aspiring teachers/psychologists
• Ideal for recent grads dedicated to SEN, education, or child development
• Exceptional resources: equipped SEN suites, sensory spaces, and collaborative team culture

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering targeted SEMH interventions with real, measurable impact
• Supporting students 1:1 and within small groups to nurture progress and wellbeing
• Collaborating daily with SENCo, therapists, and class teachers to tailor provision
• Tracking, recording, and reflecting on progress, sharing insights with the wider team
• Creating safe, structured, and positive learning environments for vulnerable students
• Planning and adapting resources to meet dynamic emotional and learning needs

Ideal "SEMH Teaching Assistant" for this Sutton School:

• First-class graduate in psychology, education, or a related field
• Genuine aspiration to become a teacher, SEN professional, or psychologist
• Relentless drive to achieve outcomes for children with SEMH challenges
• Outstanding empathy, resilience, and commitment to safeguarding
• Passionate about inclusive education and promoting pupil voice
• Evidence of school-based, voluntary, or youth experience is highly valued

Why Join This Sutton School?:

• Impeccable staff induction, regular supervision, and wellbeing support
• Renowned CPD programme – gain expertise at the cutting-edge of SEMH
• Youthful, innovative team culture that prioritises growth and collaboration
• Access to visiting mental health experts, therapists, and advanced technology
• Clear pathways to teacher training, psychology, and specialist SEN careers
• High-trust, student-centred ethos where your work is truly life-changing

How to Apply

Keen to make a real difference in a vibrant Sutton primary school? Step forward now—SEMH Teaching Assistant interviews are underway and places are filling rapidly. Show your enthusiasm and submit your application without delay to be considered immediately. We’re eager to hear from passionate support staff ready for their next rewarding challenge!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!