SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH in Southwark

£93 - £105 per day. Salary depends on qualifications and experience.

Start date: 19 October 2026 | full-time, long-term, temporary

Hours: Term time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Help pupils find a way back into learning when emotions get in the way. You will offer consistent support for children with SEMH needs, helping them practise coping strategies, build trusting relationships and experience achievable success in school. Transparency Education is recruiting for this position in Southwark.

Key responsibilities

Build consistent, trusting relationships with pupils

Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using agreed strategies

Help pupils access learning through manageable tasks and encouragement

Record observations and report concerns promptly to the appropriate staff

Role requirements

Experience supporting children with SEMH or related behavioural needs

A calm approach to challenging situations and clear professional boundaries

Strong teamwork and a willingness to follow individual support plans

A commitment to safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check appropriate to the role, or willingness to complete one.

What the role offers

Build experience supporting engagement and positive behaviour

A term-time role with a consistent weekday working pattern

Access to CPD through Transparency Education

Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

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Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

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