SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH Location: Wandsworth, London, England Pay: £93–£105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience. Start date: 23 November 2026; immediate start available 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 an SEMH opportunity in Wandsworth. You will support pupils whose social, emotional and mental health needs can make routines, relationships and classroom tasks challenging. You will help create predictability through agreed boundaries, practical support and consistent encouragement. We are looking for someone who can stay steady, understand behaviour in context and work closely with school colleagues. Key responsibilities Help pupils prepare for learning and work towards manageable individual goals. Support agreed check-ins, regulation activities and calm responses to distress. Encourage positive interactions and keep clear, factual records of progress or concerns. Requirements To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have: Experience in education, youth work or support for emotional and behavioural needs. A calm approach, professional boundaries and confidence following individual plans. Strong communication and willingness to reflect on and improve your support. 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 mentoring and support skills to strengthen pupils’ participation and 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 Apply with your CV and examples of how you have helped young people feel safe, understood and ready to learn. 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