SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant | Empower Change in Harrow’s Leading School

Step into a dynamic SEMH Teaching Assistant role and help shape brighter futures at a progressive, values-driven Harrow school. This is not your average support position – you’ll champion students’ mental health, behaviour and aspirations, while fueling your own professional journey. If you’re a high-achieving graduate seeking genuine impact and a launchpad into education, psychology or SEN, this is your moment to shine.
Prepare to be immersed in an energising culture celebrated for pastoral innovation, peerless training, and specialist mentoring. As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you’ll engage directly with dedicated SEN professionals and psychologists, developing practical and leadership skills few roles ever offer. You’ll help turn obstacles into opportunities, while rapidly growing your expertise in trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches and transformative classroom strategies. Expect more than support – expect genuine progression and meaningful influence on the lives of students who need it most.
Key Highlights:

SEMH Teaching Assistant at a pioneering Harrow school
Circa £28,000 Pro-rata – competitive, above-sector support staff pay
Located in vibrant Harrow with superb transport and thriving community
Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – renowned for staff development and innovation
Exceptional CPD including NHS-led SEMH training, career support, and in-house mentorship
Ideal launchpad for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists & SEN specialists
Modern, bright facilities designed for inclusion and wellbeing

What You'll Be Doing:

Delivering 1:1 and small group SEMH support under SENCo/psychologist guidance
Implementing bespoke behaviour and wellbeing interventions
Supporting classroom engagement, social skills and emotional resilience
Monitoring, tracking and reporting on student progress and outcomes
Collaborating in creative strategies for inclusive, high-impact learning
Building trust and rapport with students facing social/emotional barriers

Ideal SEMH Teaching Assistant for this Harrow School:

Ambitious, high-achieving graduate (2:1 or above) in psychology, education or related field
Aspiring teacher, educational psychologist, or emerging SEN professional
Empathetic, resilient, and committed to inclusive, student-centred practice
Proactive, energetic communicator and team player
Deep passion for educational wellbeing, safeguarding and personal growth

Why Join This Harrow School?:

Inspirational, specialist-led SEND and SEMH provision
Unparalleled CPD and mapped career routes – accelerate your growth
Inclusive, diverse school community with strong staff wellbeing focus
Supportive, forward-thinking leadership invested in staff and student success
Real opportunities for promotion into teaching, therapy, or senior support

Catalyse your career and make a lasting difference as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Harrow. Leader-led training, peer collaboration, and top-tier career pathways await. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis, so seize this opportunity to join a school where passion and progress coexist – apply now.
How to Apply

Ready to help transform the lives of young learners in Harrow? If you have the skills to support pupils with SEMH needs and want to make an immediate impact, this is your moment. Positions are filling quickly—submit your application now and seize the chance to join a passionate support team. Interviews are underway, so act fast to secure your slot!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving North London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!