SEMH Teaching Assistant (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
Pay: £90–£110 per day (PAYE – absolutely no umbrella companies)
Location: Barking & Dagenham
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Do you have a natural instinct for supporting children who just need someone to truly see them? If you’re calm, empathetic, and passionate about helping young people navigate their emotions and succeed in the classroom, this SEMH Teaching Assistant role could be exactly what you’re looking for.
You’ll be working with pupils who may find school life a little more challenging. With your patience, understanding, and encouragement, you’ll help them feel grounded, safe, and ready to learn. If you’re the type of person who shows up with kindness and a steady positive energy, this is a role where your support can shape a child’s entire school experience.
What We Offer
Joining us means joining a team that genuinely wants you to thrive:
- Weekly pay every Friday. No delays, no stress, no umbrella companies
- A dedicated consultant who checks in, supports you, and advocates for you
- Long-term placements in local schools where you can build meaningful relationships
- Free or discounted online training to build your confidence and skillset
- Ongoing professional development and regular check-ins
- Performance-based pay increases
- A role that feels purposeful and fulfilling every single day
- Invitations to candidate socials, coffee mornings, and networking events
- A £50 refer-a-friend scheme
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Every day brings something new, but you can expect to:
- Support pupils with their emotional regulation and learning needs
- Help create a calm, nurturing environment where students feel safe
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging activities suited to individual needs
- Build trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle in traditional settings
- Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, and confidence
- Work closely with staff to ensure the best outcomes for each child
We’re Looking for Someone Who…
- Has a genuine passion for supporting children with social and emotional needs
- Brings patience, empathy, and a steady, reassuring presence
- Is reliable, proactive, and ready to get involved
- Communicates clearly and confidently with both students and staff
- Wants to grow, learn, and make a long-term impact
If you’re ready for a role where every day makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and let’s help you start your journey!
Please note: We are building a talent pool of exceptional SEMH Teaching Assistants for schools across Barking & Dagenham. This advert is not for one specific school but for candidates interested in opportunities within the borough.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.