SEMH Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference GY/GBDISP3_1773922771

Closing date April 18, 2026

Location West London, United Kingdom

Status Contract

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEMH Support Assistant Secondary School, Brentford

Start: ASAP Full‑time, long‑term Veritas Education

We're supporting a secondary school in Brentford who are looking for an SEMH Support Assistant to join them as soon as possible. The school has a friendly, supportive inclusion team and is looking for someone who can build positive relationships with students and help them stay engaged in lessons.

What the role involves

• Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Working 1:1 or with small groups (Interventions)
• Helping with emotional regulation and behaviour routines
• Working closely with the SEN and pastoral teams
• Keeping students focused and encouraging positive choices

Who we're looking for

Someone who is:

• Patient, calm and confident around young people
• Able to manage behaviour in a positive, consistent way
• Experienced with SEMH, PRUs, or challenging behaviour (school or youth work background also welcome)
• Reliable and ready to start quickly

Why apply through Veritas

• Supportive team and regular check‑ins
• Competitive daily rates
• Long‑term opportunity with potential to progress

If you're interested and available immediately, get in touch with Gemma at Veritas.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'