Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant

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Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant Bexley

Are you a graduate with a strong interest in supporting children with social emotional and mental health needs

Join a forward-thinking school in Bexley as a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant and be part of an exciting new project: the first Primary SEMH provision within a mainstream school in the borough. With a significant intake of pupils planned for September this is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to a provision being built from the ground up within an Outstanding Two-School Trust.

Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant Whats on Offer:

• Competitive Outer London Salary (TA scale dependent on experience)
• Permanent full-time role starting in June
• 36 hours per week term-time only
• Work within a brand-new SEMH provision in a mainstream primary setting
• Join a growing team with strong leadership and specialist support

Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant The Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs within a primary setting
• Support pupils with emotional regulation engagement and behaviour strategies
• Work closely with teachers and the wider team to deliver structured interventions
• Help create a safe consistent and inclusive learning environment
• Contribute to pupil progress tracking and pastoral support plans

Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant Who Were Looking For:

• A University Degree (2:1 or above preferred)
• A strong interest in SEMH education or child development
• Experience supporting children or young people (desirable but not essential)
• Calm resilient and confident when supporting challenging behaviour
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
• Ambition to develop within a specialist provision or pursue further training

Ribbons & Reeves are Londons leading Education Recruiters supporting professionals to secure long-term and permanent roles including this Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Bexley.

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