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Team Teach Trained SEMH Teaching Assistant – Enfield

Are you a Team Teach trained SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in a structured, behaviour-focused setting? This Enfield opportunity is ideal for a confident SEMH Teaching Assistant who is experienced in behaviour management, de-escalation and supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Job Title: Team Teach Trained SEMH Teaching Assistant
Location: Enfield
Pay: £95 – £120 per day
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time

The Role – Team Teach Trained SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs

• Using Team Teach strategies to support behaviour and reduce incidents of dysregulation

• Applying de-escalation techniques to help pupils remain engaged in learning

• Supporting pupils who may display challenging, aggressive or disruptive behaviours

• Building positive and trusting relationships with vulnerable young people

• Encouraging emotional regulation, resilience and positive decision-making

• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals

• Maintaining a safe, structured and supportive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

• Team Teach trained (current or previously certified)

• Experience working as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Youth Worker

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• Confident supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and associated behavioural needs

• Calm, resilient and able to remain professional in challenging situations

• Experience within SEMH schools, SEN schools, PRUs or alternative provisions is highly desirable

Why This Role?

• Long-term opportunity within a well-established SEMH setting

• Team Teach approaches embedded throughout the school culture

• Excellent support from experienced leadership and pastoral teams

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Ongoing CPD and Team Teach refresher training opportunities

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with SEMH needs

Safeguarding: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) is required.

Apply now if you're a Team Teach trained SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity in Enfield.