1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH Support | Waltham Forest | Immediate Start

 
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – The Role

 
Location: Waltham Forest, East London
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

 
Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

 
A welcoming secondary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support for a Year 11 female student with SEMH needs. This is a full-time, long-term role, ideal for someone with experience supporting students who require emotional and behavioural support in an educational setting.

 
As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Work 1:1 with a Year 11 student to support her academic engagement, wellbeing, and confidence
• Provide consistent emotional support and help manage any SEMH-related challenges
• Build a positive, trusting relationship that encourages progress and independence
• Collaborate closely with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to deliver tailored interventions

 

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant:
We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting students with SEMH, anxiety, or behavioural needs
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills
• Can maintain calm and consistency in challenging situations
• Is proactive and adaptable, with a genuine desire to make a difference in a young person’s life
• Ideally holds relevant experience in a school, youth work, or mental health setting

 
What the School Offers

• A supportive and understanding staff team with strong pastoral values
• Ongoing professional development and training in SEN and SEMH strategies
• The chance to make a real difference to a student’s life at a key stage in their education

 
As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant you will work closely to support a School in London, which is ideal for graduates with patience, empathy, and a strong desire for a career in Education Psychology and SEND teaching.

 
If you’re a caring and motivated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant ready to provide meaningful 1:1 support to a student in Waltham Forest, apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

 
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