SEMH Teaching Assistant

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.