SEMH Support Assistant

SEMH Support Assistant – Champion Student Support & Transform Lives

Step into a career-defining role as a SEMH Support Assistant in Islington, where your drive, empathy, and ambition will spark genuine change in the lives of students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This exceptional post is tailor-made for aspiring psychologists, educators, and change-makers seeking to be part of a vibrant educational hub that shapes futures. Are you ready to bring your passion for inclusion, resilience, and student growth to an Ofsted-rated Outstanding environment? This opportunity offers immediate impact, long-term prestige, and unrivalled professional rewards.
As a SEMH Support Assistant here, you will experience a fast-paced, diverse, and well-resourced setting that is fully committed to excellence and holistic well-being. Hands-on mentorship, sector-leading CPD, and a genuinely inclusive ethos position you for rapid professional growth, while daily collaboration with expert SEN practitioners will finesse your skill set for any future pathway in teaching, psychology, or specialist support. You'll be valued, challenged, and consistently inspired to go further.
Key Highlights:

SEMH Support Assistant – pivotal support role in SEN & Inclusion
Circa £31,000 Pro-rata – exceptional value for a support staff position
Islington location – thriving, accessible, high-achievement borough
Outstanding Ofsted – excelling in pastoral care and pupil progress
Premium learning environment – modern SEN resources & support spaces
Rich CPD and rapid progression – graduate development guaranteed
Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists
Welcoming, driven team invested in every colleague’s success

What You’ll Be Doing:

Delivering targeted SEMH interventions under expert guidance
Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups to unlock participation and progress
Collaborating with SENCO, pastoral, and teaching staff on student strategies
Tracking, adapting, and celebrating progress for the most vulnerable learners
Fostering trust, resilience, and independence in children with complex needs
Modelling positive behaviour, emotional literacy, and self-regulation techniques
Liaising with families and external agencies, supporting joined-up care

Ideal "SEMH Support Assistant" for this Islington School:

Recent graduate with a stellar academic record (2:1 or above)
Aspiring teacher, psychologist, therapist, or specialist SEN professional
Compassionate, proactive, and tenacious in challenging circumstances
High emotional intelligence and natural rapport with children and teens
Passion for education, wellbeing, inclusion, and holistic student success
Eager to learn from Outstanding staff and seize every CPD opportunity

Why Join This Islington School?:

Unrivalled induction, ongoing training, and national-standard CPD
Supportive and ambitious SEN leadership with open-door mentoring
Creative, energised environment with state-of-the-art facilities
Diverse, joyful school culture focused on achievement and care
Real progression – previous assistants now in teaching, therapy, and Ed Psych routes
Celebrated for behaviour, safeguarding, and whole-student development

Take this rare opportunity to launch your career as a SEMH Support Assistant in a truly transformative Islington school. If you are driven to make an impact and committed to long-term growth, apply now – this exceptional team is waiting to meet you and help you excel.
How to Apply

Seize this opportunity to join a dedicated team in Islington supporting secondary students with SEMH needs—your skills are needed today. Quick action is essential: applications are being reviewed and interviews are underway. Stand out and fast-track your application to help shape young lives without delay!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Inner London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!