SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH – Wandsworth
Location: Wandsworth, South-West London
Salary: £90–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 21 September 2026
A supportive specialist provision in Wandsworth is seeking a resilient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with experience of social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a meaningful long-term role for someone who understands that behaviour is communication and can help pupils re-engage with learning.
Working alongside teachers and pastoral professionals, you will provide consistent support to individuals and small groups. The setting uses clear routines and relationship-based practice to help pupils regulate emotions, develop trust and experience success.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH, you will:
Provide tailored academic and emotional support
Use agreed de-escalation and positive-behaviour strategies
Help pupils recognise emotions and develop regulation skills
Support personalised learning plans and reintegration into lessons
Record progress and communicate observations to the wider team
Maintain professional boundaries and follow safeguarding procedures
We are looking for:
Recent experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
A calm, consistent and non-judgemental approach
Strong behaviour-management and communication skills
Team Teach or equivalent training, desirable but not essential
The right to work in the UK
What this role offers:
A consistent, long-term position within a skilled pastoral and SEN team
Clear behaviour systems and access to specialist strategies
The opportunity to see meaningful progress through sustained pupil relationships
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer:
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
• A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.
• Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Application Process: If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
