Job Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Location: Bromley, London, England (on-site)

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 recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for an SEMH support opportunity in Bromley. You will support pupils whose social, emotional and mental health needs can affect learning, relationships and participation in school.

The role calls for consistent boundaries and a patient response when a pupil is finding things difficult. You will follow agreed plans, help pupils recognise and use regulation strategies, and support a manageable return to learning after disruption. Clear communication with school colleagues will be essential.

Key responsibilities

• Support individual learning targets through structured, achievable activities.
  
• Use agreed de-escalation approaches and encourage appropriate ways to seek help.
  
• Prepare pupils for transitions and support positive peer interaction.
  
• Keep factual observations and report concerns to the appropriate staff.
  

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

• Experience supporting emotional, social or behavioural needs.
  
• Confidence maintaining calm boundaries and following individual guidance.
  
• Professional communication, dependability and a reflective approach.
  
• 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.

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 an example of how you supported a pupil through a difficult situation.

Email (url removed) 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.