Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant – Day-to-day supply starting as soon as possible
These flexible opportunities are ideal for Primary SEMH Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You’ll work with a range of schools in Hounslow and surrounding areas, supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs to help them thrive in a positive learning environment.Duties as Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Assist in implementing behaviour management strategies and personalised plans
• Support pupils in developing social and emotional skills
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to adapt learning activities
• Promote a calm and inclusive classroom environment
• Monitor and report pupil progress and well-being

Ideal Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs in a primary setting
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic about making a difference

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!