SEMH Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education • Croydon, England, United Kingdom • Posted June 03, 2026

Location Croydon, England

Job Type Full-time

Category Other Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

Posted June 03, 2026

Protocol Education is a dedicated education recruitment agency working in partnership with schools to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant with an SEMH specialism who is passionate about building meaningful relationships and making a genuine difference to a child’s school experience.
The Role
This role is about more than classroom support. It is about connection, trust, and consistency. As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

Build strong, positive rapport with pupils who may have had challenging experiences in education
Support children on a one-to-one or small group basis, helping them feel safe, understood, and valued
Help pupils regulate emotions, manage behaviour, and re-engage with learning
Act as a trusted adult, offering encouragement, stability, and positive role modelling
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral team...
            

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