Details:
- Salary: £90 - 100 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH – Greenwich
Location: Greenwich, South East London
Salary: £90–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Transparency Education is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant for a long-term primary school opportunity in Greenwich.
The role will focus on helping pupils overcome social, emotional and behavioural barriers so they are able to participate successfully in school life.
Your role will include
Providing targeted support to individual pupils.
Helping children regulate emotions and return to learning.
Reinforcing agreed behaviour strategies.
Supporting classroom engagement and participation.
Helping prevent escalation by identifying triggers.
Encouraging positive communication and relationships.
Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams.
Celebrating progress and encouraging increasing independence.
Candidate requirements
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced in SEMH, SEND or behaviour support.
Emotionally resilient.
Calm and consistent.
Able to build rapport without compromising boundaries.
Confident managing challenging behaviour appropriately.
Reliable and committed to a long-term position.
Relevant experience from education, mentoring, youth work or specialist support settings may be considered.
This role requires patience and resilience, but it also offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a childs experience of education.
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer:
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
• A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.
• Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Application Process: If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance