Job Description

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 inclusionIdeal 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: 20, 34, 48, 55, 97, 123, 212, 275

Excellent transport links into Central and East LondonWhy 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

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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