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SEMH Teaching Assistant – Transformative Graduate Opportunity, Lewisham

Ready to launch your career making a life-changing difference? As a SEMH Teaching Assistant in this dynamic Lewisham school, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting and empowering students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This is more than a job; it’s a mission for ambitious, compassionate graduates with a fire to inspire, whether your path is teaching, psychology, or SEN specialism.

Dive into a truly unique experience where the SEMH Teaching Assistant is central to the school’s inclusive vision. You’ll hone vital skills under the mentorship of celebrated SEN leaders, learning from the best while delivering real-world impact. From specialist training to vibrant colleague collaboration, this is a launchpad for future educational leaders and advocates. The environment is nurturing but high-performing—driven by mutual respect, community pride, and relentless ambition.

Key Highlights:

• SEMH Teaching Assistant – front-line role in student support
• Circa £28,000 Pro-rata, competitive and rewarding
• Central Lewisham location with excellent transport links
• Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – excellence is in the DNA
• CPD-rich environment: weekly training, termly workshops, bespoke pathways
• Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, and SEN specialists
• State-of-the-art nurture and sensory rooms, breakout spaces, integrated tech

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering specialist 1:1 and small group interventions for SEMH pupils
• Supporting student resilience, self-regulation, and learning progress daily
• Collaborating closely with SENCOs, therapists, and teaching staff
• Championing a trauma-informed approach to every learner
• Contributing creatively to behaviour plans and the wider wellbeing programme

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant for this Lewisham School:

• High-achieving graduate with a relevant degree (Psychology, Education, etc.)
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN professional — ambitious and purposeful
• Natural rapport-builder – empathetic, resilient, and solution-focused
• Driven by genuine passion for inclusion and holistic education
• Unafraid to innovate and lead within a values-led team

Why Join This Lewisham School?:

• Progressive, values-driven leadership invested in your potential
• Exceptional multi-disciplinary team: mentors, CPD, development
• Incredibly supportive cohort of professionals and mutual learning
• Celebrated culture of respect, belonging, and diversity
• Clear routes for progression into teaching, therapy, or leadership

If you’re fuelled by a desire to impact lives and ready to grow as a SEMH Teaching Assistant, this Lewisham school offers the professional challenge and nurturing environment you’ve been searching for. Roles are in high demand — apply soon to stand out and secure your interview.

How to Apply

Be among the first to seize this rewarding SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Lewisham—submissions are moving quickly, and interviews are already underway. If you’re passionate about making a difference in all-through school settings, get your application in today to ensure you don’t miss out on this unique opportunity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!