Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-02
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Education / Teaching
School Counselor, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Youth Development
SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Waltham Forest
Full Time Term Time Only ASAP Start
Up to 115 per day Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)
Long Term Futures is working with an inclusive and supportive secondary school in Waltham Forest to recruit a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
This is a rewarding role for someone confident supporting young people who require emotional regulation, behaviour guidance, and consistent support to re-engage with learning. The school has a strong pastoral structure and provides excellent support for staff in long-term roles.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide 1:1 and small-group SEMH support across KS3 and KS4
- Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management and engagement
- Implement behaviour and support plans in line with school policy
- Work closely with the SENCo, pastoral team and class teachers
- Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and resilience
- Support students during lessons and unstructured times
- Experience supporting students with SEMH or challenging behaviour
- A calm, resilient and consistent approach
- Confidence working in a secondary school environment
- Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour strategies
- Background in SEN support, youth work, mentoring or care (desirable)
- Accessible via Walthamstow Central, Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford
- Good transport links via Victoria Line, Overground and local buses
- On-site parking available
- Weekly pay
- up to 115 per day - Free CPD including SEMH strategies, de-escalation training and safeguarding
- Long-term temp-to-perm placements only - no daily supply
- Progression opportunities into Behaviour Mentor, Inclusion Support or Pastoral roles
- Dedicated consultant support from secondary and SEND specialists
If you're passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and want to make a real impact in a Waltham Forest secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures.
SEMH TA, Behaviour Support, Secondary School, KS3, KS4, Waltham Forest
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