SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Year 3 (Positive Handling Experience Required)
Islington, N7 (commutable from Tufnell Park, Holloway, Archway, Camden, Kentish Town)
105- 120 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term (Full Academic Year)

Long Term Futures is seeking a calm, confident and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 behaviour support for a Year 3 pupil with significant social, emotional and behavioural needs in a welcoming primary school in Islington. This role requires someone with positive handling experience who can respond confidently, safely and consistently to dysregulation while maintaining a nurturing and child-centred approach.

This is a hands-on role for someone who understands that behaviour is communication and can support a pupil to feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.

About the Role
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo and pastoral team, your responsibilities will include:
Providing consistent 1:1 SEMH and behaviour support across the school day
Using positive handling strategies when required, in line with school policy
Supporting emotional regulation using calm, trauma-informed approaches
Helping the pupil manage routines, transitions and classroom expectations
Acting as a safe, trusted adult and positive role model
Supporting re-engagement with learning following incidents
Feeding back to staff to ensure consistency and progress

Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour
Positive handling / physical intervention experience (essential)
Calm, confident and able to remain regulated under pressure
Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills
Reliable, proactive and committed to a long-term role

Why Work with Long Term Futures?
Long-term placements offering stability and real impact
Weekly pay via our simple digital system
Free CPD including SEMH, Behaviour Management and Positive Handling
A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance

Next Steps
Apply today with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hugh at Long Term Futures.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.