SEN Teaching Assistant in London

Location: Lewisham, London, England
Pay: £93 – £105, 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.

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.

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.

Help pupils build trust and resilience through everyday interactions that are calm, clear and dependable.
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.