SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Location: Bromley, London, England

Pay: £93–£105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.

Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible

Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for a school-based opportunity in Bromley, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). Your consistency could make school feel more manageable for a child who finds it difficult.

You will support learning and emotional regulation through patient relationships, predictable routines and agreed strategies. We are looking for someone who can recognise early signs of distress and respond without escalating the situation.

Key responsibilities

Support pupils individually or in small groups with achievable learning steps.

Use agreed de-escalation strategies and help pupils return to learning.

Encourage positive peer interactions and constructive ways to express feelings.

Record relevant observations and work with the teacher and SENCO.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.

A calm, resilient approach and confidence maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Good teamwork and a commitment to following individual support plans.

Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.

Higher rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent where relevant. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

What the role offers

Put relationship-building skills into practice and see how small, consistent steps can improve participation.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.

A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.

Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Apply today

Apply with your CV and an example of how you have supported a young person through a difficult moment.

Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Safer recruitment

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks

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