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SEMH Support Assistant – Transform Young Lives in Sutton’s Leading School

Unlock your career potential as a SEMH Support Assistant in one of Sutton’s most forward-thinking, inclusive educational settings. This is your chance to champion neurodiversity, empower students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and play an integral part in a thriving, high-achieving school community. We’re searching for an ambitious, insightful, and resilient graduate ready to spark change – someone driven by a genuine passion for student wellbeing and inclusion, and eager to make an immediate, transformative impact.

This SEMH Support Assistant post is your entry point to a stellar career in education, psychology, or special needs. Immerse yourself in a supportive environment with sector-renowned mentors and cutting-edge resources. You’ll receive hands-on exposure to innovative SEN practice, nurture meaningful student relationships, and develop expertise in SEMH strategies that will set you apart for future teaching, clinical, or leadership roles. Thrive in a culture built on excellence, curiosity, and respect – and immerse yourself in Sutton’s celebrated ethos of inclusion and achievement.

Key Highlights:

• SEMH Support Assistant – drive real, daily progress for students
• Circa £29,000 pro-rata – outstanding compensation for a graduate position
• Sutton location – vibrant, accessible South London borough
• School graded Outstanding – recognised for specialist SEN provision
• Personalised CPD: shadow educational psychologists, attend sector workshops
• Fast-track routes for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN practitioners
• First-class teaching spaces & therapeutic resources for SEMH interventions

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing tailored SEMH support to students aged 11-16 in-class and 1:1
• Delivering small-group interventions focused on self-regulation and resilience
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCO, and clinical partners on progress plans
• Monitoring behaviour, wellbeing, and academic engagement daily
• Championing inclusive practice and educating pupils on emotional literacy

Ideal "SEMH Support Assistant" for this Sutton School:

• High-achieving graduate (with demonstrable academic excellence)
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist with a growth mindset
• Naturally empathetic, resilient, and attentive to student needs
• Dedicated to ensuring no pupil is left behind
• Committed, curious, hungry to develop as a future leader or practitioner

Why Join This Sutton School?:

• Inspirational, visionary leadership committed to staff and pupil progress
• Full induction, high-calibre mentoring, and ongoing development
• Inclusive ethos: embrace difference, foster belonging, celebrate achievement
• Professional networks, peer coaching, and cross-departmental collaboration
• Unrivalled opportunity to influence futures and transform SEMH provision

Take this rare chance to launch your career as a SEMH Support Assistant in Sutton’s most ambitious and supportive school. Don’t wait – applications are reviewed on arrival and interviews allocated accordingly. Step forward and build your legacy today.

How to Apply

Act now to secure your place as a valued SEMH Support Assistant in an outstanding Sutton primary school. We’re reviewing applications as they come in—submit yours without delay to be among the first considered for interview!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!