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SEMH Primary School Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Lewisham

Local primary schools across Lewisham are currently recruiting enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants / Classroom Assistants to join their teams, with a focus on supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Roles Available:

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SEN Teaching Assistants (including SEMH-focused support)

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General Classroom Teaching Assistants (EYFS, KS1 & KS2)

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1:1 Support Roles

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Small Group Intervention Support

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Primary schools across Lewisham
Pay: £90 – £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time – 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

We are working with a range of welcoming and supportive mainstream primary schools, including schools rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

The Role:

SEMH schools are looking for Teaching Assistants who can:

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Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation challenges, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, and associated behaviours

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Support pupils with additional behavioural and social-emotional needs

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Assist the class teacher with daily classroom activities

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Deliver small group interventions, including social skills, anger management, and emotional literacy sessions

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Support pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2

Some roles will involve working closely with pupils with complex SEMH needs, while others will focus on more general classroom support across year groups.

The Ideal Candidate:

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Previous experience working with children (school, care, youth work, coaching, or personal SEN/SEMH experience)

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Graduates welcome (experience in SEMH settings is a plus)

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Passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges

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Patient, proactive, and adaptable

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Committed to helping every child reach their full potential

Requirements:

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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

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Two years of references

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Right to work in the UK

Safeguarding Statement:

Classroom Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, referencing covering the last two years, and other safeguarding checks in line with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Equal Opportunities:

Classroom Support is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Agency Disclosure:

This vacancy is advertised by Classroom Support Ltd, an education recruitment agency
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Location:
Blackheath
Salary:
£90 - £110 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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