Job Description
A welcoming school in Greenwich is seeking a confident, resilient and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. This role would suit someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and can provide structured, consistent support while building positive relationships. The successful candidate will be confident managing challenging situations, setting clear boundaries and maintaining expectations, while ensuring pupils feel safe, supported and understood. The pupils you''ll support You''ll work with children and young people with SEMH needs, emotional regulation difficulties and behavioural challenges. Some pupils may have additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, EHCPs and complex behavioural profiles. The role may involve supporting pupils who display challenging, disruptive, aggressive or unpredictable behaviour and who require consistent 1:1 support to engage safely and positively within the school environment. You''ll take time to understand each pupil''s individual triggers, needs and behaviour plans, helping them develop emotional regulation, positive relationships and greater independence. What you''ll do Working alongside teachers, the SENCO and other support staff, you''ll: Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour. Implement behaviour management strategies and individual behaviour support plans. Set ..... full job details .....