Mental Health Practitioner

SEMH Teaching Assistant, Specialist School (Camden, Central London)

£500 per week PAYE | Full-time, long-term

We are working with a supportive specialist school in Central London to recruit an SEMH Teaching Assistant. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is committed to helping pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs access education, build confidence, and achieve personal bests in a structured, caring setting.

The school offers strong routines, an experienced pastoral team, and a collaborative staff culture focused on consistent, relationship-led support.

The role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Help pupils regulate emotions, manage transitions, and engage positively with learning.
• Support behaviour for learning using school strategies and clear boundaries.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual support plans.
• Build trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, understood, and motivated.
• Promote social skills, resilience, and independence throughout the school day.

We are looking for

This role requires specific SEMH experience. We would like to hear from candidates who have:

• Direct experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs in a school, alternative provision, PRU, or specialist setting.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment-aware approaches, emotional regulation, and de-escalation strategies.
• A calm, consistent, and resilient approach, especially in challenging moments.
• The ability to build positive relationships while maintaining firm, fair boundaries.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for pupils who need a stable and understanding adult in school.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Team Teach or similar positive handling training.
• Experience with ADHD, anxiety, ASD alongside SEMH.
• Youth work, mentoring, or behaviour support background.

What’s on offer

• £500 per week PAYE.
• Long-term, full-time placement with potential for a permanent contract.
• Excellent support from teachers, SENCO, and pastoral leads.
• A rewarding role where your impact will be felt daily.

If you have specific SEMH experience and are looking for your next full-time role in Central London, apply today. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the school, setting, and start date in more detail.

All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the update service.