SEMH Support Assistant

SEMH Support Assistant – Ignite Change in a Dynamic Haringey School

Join our ambitious Haringey school as an SEMH Support Assistant and make a transformative difference in the lives of pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. If you’re a high-achieving graduate with an unshakeable commitment to supporting young people and keen to launch your career in education, psychology, or SEN, this is the opportunity you’ve been searching for. Every day, your work as an SEMH Support Assistant will empower students to overcome barriers, build confidence, and fulfil their potential in a welcoming, aspirational setting.
As an SEMH Support Assistant here, you’ll gain unrivalled experience working alongside specialist SEN and pastoral teams. This is a vibrant, Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school where your ideas and ambitions are valued, and your professional journey is genuinely supported. Expect outstanding CPD tailored for future teachers, psychologists, and SEN leaders, in an environment where positivity, care, and progress underpin everything we do. The culture is aspirational yet supportive, and you’ll walk away with the skills, networks, and mindset needed for future postgraduate study or teacher training.
Key Highlights:

SEMH Support Assistant – make a daily impact in pupil wellbeing
Competitive £105 - £115 per day (PAYE – no agency margins)
Based in Haringey, North London – easy transport links
Recent Ofsted: Outstanding, inclusive, and high-achieving
Superb CPD: SEN, behaviour, safeguarding, and teacher taster days
Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, and SEN specialists
Access to sensory rooms, reflection zones, and leading wellbeing resources
Forward-thinking leadership team and strong peer support

What You'll Be Doing:

Delivering tailored one-to-one and small group SEMH interventions
Supporting students in class with emotional regulation and routines
Collaborating with pastoral and SEND departments on behaviour strategies
Tracking pupil progress and preparing feedback for senior staff
Leading enrichment activities that nurture self-esteem and social skills
Supporting with EHCP targets and behaviour management plans

Ideal "SEMH Support Assistant" for this Haringey School:

Recently graduated from a top university (2:1 or above preferred)
Aspiring teacher, psychologist, counsellor, or SEN professional
Driven, deeply empathetic, and unwaveringly reliable
Excellent communication with students and colleagues
Ambitious about making a lasting impact in education
Flexible, solutions-focused, and eager to develop new skills

Why Join This Haringey School?:

Renowned for innovation, inclusion, and professional growth
Supported by inspirational SEN and teaching leaders
Thriving staff community and comprehensive induction support
Well-equipped classrooms and modern technology for learning
Progression pathways into teaching and educational psychology
Real opportunities to shape the future of SEMH provision

If you’re an ambitious SEMH Support Assistant ready to be the catalyst students need, seize this unrivalled development opportunity. Be part of a transformative journey in Haringey – interviews are ongoing, so apply now to start making your impact.
How to Apply

Jump into this vital SEMH Support Assistant opportunity in Haringey—applications are being reviewed as soon as they arrive. Don’t risk missing out: send your CV today and secure your chance to join a dedicated team making a real difference. Be among the first to move forward—interviews are underway!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Outer London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!