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Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant – Bexley

Are you an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant looking to take on a key role within a specialist provision?

Join a forward-thinking school in Bexley as an Experienced 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 contribute to a provision being built from the ground up within an Outstanding Two-School Trust.

Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant | What’s 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

Experienced 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

Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant | Who We’re Looking For:

Experience supporting children with SEMH needs in a school or similar setting
Experience in PRUs, Alternative Provisions, or SEN schools is desirable but not essential
Strong practitioners with a clear commitment to SEMH and education are encouraged to apply
Calm, resilient and confident when supporting challenging behaviour
Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
Ambition to develop within a specialist provision

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters, supporting professionals to secure long-term and permanent roles, including this Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Bexley.