SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Waltham Forest Full Time | Term Time Only | September 2026 Start Up to £125 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm) Long Term Futures are recruiting a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Waltham Forest, supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and SEN professionals to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve engagement and achieve positive outcomes. The role would suit candidates with experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth work, mentoring or alternative provision settings. Key Responsibilities: • Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEMH needs • Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement and wellbeing • Implement behaviour management and de-escalation strategies • Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SEN staff • Support students both inside and outside the classroom • Promote positive behaviour, attendance and inclusion Ideal Candidate Will Have: • Experience supporting students with SEMH or behavioural needs • Confidence working in a secondary school environment • A calm, resilient and consistent approach • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies • Background in education, youth work, mentoring or support work (desirable) Location & Transport - Waltham Forest, East London • Accessible via Walthamstow Central (Victoria Line & Overground) • Close to Blackhorse Road (Victoria Line & Overground) and Leytonstone (Central Line) • Bus routes: • Excellent transport links into Central and East London Why Work with Long Term Futures • Weekly pay - up to £125 per day • Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity • Free CPD including SEMH support, behaviour management and safeguarding • No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only • Progression opportunities into Pastoral, Behaviour or Inclusion roles • Dedicated consultant support from secondary and SEND specialists If you're passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs in a Waltham Forest secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures. SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support, SEMH, Secondary School, KS3, KS4, Waltham Forest Browse more opportunities at 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.