Details:
- Salary: £93 - 105 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Greenwich
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH
Location: Greenwich, 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 recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for an SEMH opportunity in Greenwich. You will support pupils whose social, emotional and mental health needs affect their participation, relationships and school routines.
We are looking for someone who responds thoughtfully to behaviour and remains steady when a pupil is overwhelmed. You will follow agreed strategies and help make learning goals feel achievable.
Key responsibilities
Support classroom tasks through short steps and clear encouragement.
Help pupils use agreed regulation strategies and prepare for transitions.
Model positive interaction and support safe participation with peers.
Keep factual observations and share concerns with the teacher or 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.
Confidence using calm de-escalation and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
A reliable, reflective approach and effective teamwork.
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
Use your relationship-building skills to support better engagement and a stronger sense of belonging.
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
Send your CV and describe your experience helping young people regulate emotions or rejoin learning.
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