SEMH Specialist

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Hounslow and the surrounding areas, helping them develop emotional regulation, confidence, and positive learning behaviours.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Assist teachers in delivering adapted and engaging learning activities
• Help implement personalised behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies
• Promote positive communication, resilience, and constructive relationships
• Support pupils in managing challenging behaviours in line with school policies
• Encourage participation, independence, and improved self-esteem
• Monitor pupil progress and share observations with relevant staff
• Contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Strong understanding of de-escalation strategies and behaviour management
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Adaptable across different key stages and learning environments
• Professional, proactive, and a reliable team member
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Step Teachers is a teacher recruitment agency with over two decades of experience serving regions including North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies, and our team operates from branches in Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon and Plymouth. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier and proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), REC Audited in Education.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies.

Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000.

If you know anyone looking for temporary, permanent or supply work, get in touch with us today!