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SEMH Teaching Assistant

📍 Location
croydon
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 06, 2026

About the Role

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Specialist

Location: Croydon – Start Date: September 2026 – Full‑Time Monday – Friday – All‑age setting: supporting children aged 4‑16 years – Pay rate: £95–105 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Croydon? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change.

Experience

  • Mentoring or youth work
  • Counselling or therapeutic support
  • Supporting children with challenging behaviour
  • Working with Looked‑After Children (LAC)
  • Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation
  • Working with children affected by drug‑related environments or poverty
  • ...

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