Vacancy: Level 3 SEMH Teaching Assistant

The Opossum Federation is seeking a dedicated and resilient individual to join the founding team of a brand-new Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) provision at Thorpe Hall Primary School. This is a pivotal initiative designed to provide high-quality, specialised support for pupils with complex needs, with plans to expand the provision to 10 places.

Role Overview

Workplace: Thorpe Hall Primary School, Walthamstow.

Salary: Scale 4 Points 7-11 (Outer London). £30,288 - £32,070 FTE (£26,059.07 - £27,592.26 Pro rata).

Contract: Permanent, 36 hours per week, 44.86 weeks per year.

Start Date: September 2026.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of this new setting, you will work closely with the Lead Teacher and federation leaders to:

Support & Implementation: Prepare and deliver specialized learning support tailored to pupils with complex SEMH needs and assist in assessing s...