ASD/ SEMH Teaching Assistant

ASD/SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Southwark, South LondonPosition: 1:1 ASD/SEMH Teaching Assistant (Year 6 Support)Start Date: November 2025Pay: £95 - £115 per day

Veritas Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Southwark to recruit a compassionate and experienced ASD/SEMH Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with additional needs from November 2025.

This OFSTED-rated 'Good' school is well regarded for its nurturing ethos and commitment to inclusion. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO, providing one-to-one support both within the classroom and in an intervention setting, helping the pupil to access learning, regulate emotions, and build confidence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a patient, empathetic, and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting children with ASD and SEMH needs to thrive in a positive, structured, and supportive school environment.

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ASD and SEMH (essential)

• A trauma-informed approach and the ability to respond calmly and effectively to challenging situations

• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to de-escalate and support emotional regulation

• Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with pupils who have additional needs

• Providing 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil within the classroom and in a separate intervention room

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering differentiated and targeted learning activities

• Supporting the child's social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Using creative strategies and trauma-informed practices to promote engagement and understanding

• Monitoring progress and reporting observations to the class teacher and SENCO

• A highly supportive and inclusive school community

• Experienced leadership and SENCO team committed to staff development

If you have the passion, experience, and commitment to make a real difference as an ASD/SEMH Teaching Assistant in Southwark, we would love to hear from you.

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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.'