Primary Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Primary Teaching Assistant ("Outstanding school")
Northolt, West London
£450-£475 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: Oct 2025

We are looking for a passionate and resilient SEMH Primary Teaching Assistant to join an Outstanding specialist primary school in Hayes, West London. The school supports children with an EHCP for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with a particular focus on behavioural, social and emotional needs.

The school is part of a forward-thinking academy trust and currently has nine nurturing classes—Hazel, Elm, Maple, Lime, Chestnut, Ash, Pine, Oak and Beech—designed to meet the individual learning and developmental needs of its pupils.

What the school offers:

• A broad and balanced curriculum tailored to each child’s needs

• Access to specialist support, including play therapy, speech & language therapy and an educational psychologist

• A strong ethos of “Learning, Achieving, Succeeding”

• A supportive environment that helps children gain confidence, develop social skills, improve behaviour and, where possible, transition back into mainstream education

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups across the primary age range

• Helping children develop both academically and emotionally

• Encouraging positive behaviour and resilience

• Working closely with teachers and therapists to provide a holistic approach to learning

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH is desirable, but not essential

• A patient, empathetic and adaptable nature

• A commitment to helping children thrive both in and out of the classroom

• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:00pm)

What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive: 

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 
• Pension contributions
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. 
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

How to apply 
If you are an individual who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about the training programme please contact the SEN Team on (phone number removed)

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