SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH Location: Lewisham, 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 a school-based SEMH opportunity in Lewisham. You will support pupils whose emotional and social needs can affect learning, relationships and daily routines. We are looking for someone who can remain calm under pressure and respond thoughtfully to behaviour. Working alongside staff, you will help pupils practise regulation strategies and recognise their own progress. Key responsibilities Support individual learning goals and help pupils settle into activities. Model constructive communication and use agreed de-escalation approaches. Observe patterns in engagement and share relevant information with the school team. Requirements To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have: Experience with children or young people who need emotional or behavioural support. Patience, sound boundaries and confidence responding to dysregulation. A collaborative approach and willingness to reflect on your practice. 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 Help pupils build trust and resilience through everyday interactions that are calm, clear and dependable. 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 an example of how you have built trust with a pupil needing additional support. 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