SEMH SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Q - Are you an aspiring Counsellor or Therapist looking for hands-on experience with SEMH & SEND to kick-start your career?
If so, EdEx has the perfect opportunity for you as an SEMH Support Assistant in an inclusive Secondary School based in Southwark! This is a full-time position starting September 2025!
This position presents a great opportunity for you to gain exposure and experience before progressing to longer-term career aspirations. (Educational Therapist, Psychologist, Counsellor, Youth Support Worker etc)
Within this role, you will be working alongside a variety of students across the school in 1:1 and group intervention sessions tailored to their individual needs. This position is perfect for those who are keen to gain experience working alongside onsite School Counsellors, Educational Psychologist and SENCO.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• SEMH Support Assistant
• Supporting students across KS3, KS4 & KS5
• Leasing with Teachers, SENCO and SLT on monitored student performance
• Involves working alongside pupils with varying SEMH needs (Anxiety, Trauma, Depression etc)
• May involve working with SEN needs also (ASD, ADHD, SP&L etc)
• £105 - £110 per day - Term time only
• September 2025 Start - Full-time position
• Based within Southwark