An outstanding SEND School in Southwark is looking for a dedicated and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately.

Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or someone with experience in youth work, mentoring, or support roles, this is your chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people who need it most.

About the Role:

In this specialist SEMH setting, you’ll work with students aged between 7 and 16 who face a range of social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your role will be to support their learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation—helping them re-engage with education in a safe and structured environment.

You Will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support, both in and out of class

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

• Help implement behaviour support plans and therapeutic strategies

• Assist with daily routines and transitions to promote consistency and security

• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral teams

• Encourage emotional resilience, self-esteem, and positive social skills

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking compassionate and proactive individuals who can remain calm under pressure and are committed to helping students succeed—both academically and emotionally.

You’ll Need:

• A genuine passion for working with young people with SEMH needs

• Relevant experience workign in Schools, with SEMH or SEN

• Patience, emotional intelligence, and strong behaviour management skills

• The ability to de-escalate situations and offer positive reinforcement

• Experience working with vulnerable young people (formal or informal) is a plus

• A background in youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or care is also highly valued

What You’ll Gain:

• Immediate, hands-on experience in a specialist SEMH setting

• Ongoing guidance from a supportive team

• A pathway into careers in education, therapy, psychology, youth work, or social care

• The chance to make a real, lasting difference in a young person’s life
  
  We are an ethical, inclusive, and independent education recruitment agency that believes in creating long-term partnerships. From your first day, we’ll support your growth and help you build a rewarding career in education.