SEMH Teaching Food

Posted 23 October 2025
Salary £96 - £115 per day
LocationIlford
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceSEMHTA_1761230793

Job description

Teaching Assistant - SEMH School
Ilford
£95 - £115 per day | Full-time | Long-term

Remedy Education are looking for a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Ilford.

This school provides education and support to students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them to re-engage with learning and develop key life skills. The ideal candidate will be patient, adaptable, and passionate about making a real difference to young people's lives.

The role:

  • Support students with SEMH and additional learning needs both in and out of the classroom

  • Work 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils access learning and develop social and emotional skills

  • Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and behaviour management

  • Build positive, trusting relationships with students and act as a role model

  • Promote a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEN or behavioural needs

  • Be calm, patient and able to de-escalate challenging situations

  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Be proactive, flexible and able to work effectively within a team

  • Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS certificate

What we can offer:

  • Long-term, full-time role with potential for progression

  • Competitive daily rate (£95 - £115 per day)

  • Supportive and friendly school environment

  • Ongoing professional development and guidance from your Remedy consultant

If you are a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within an SEMH school in Ilford, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Remedy Education team and help make a lasting difference to students' education and wellbeing.