Location: Lewisham, London
Salary: £93 - £105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.
Start date: 9 November 2026
Contract: Full time, temporary, long term.
Hours: Term time; daily hours and assignment arrangements confirmed before placement.
Sometimes the most useful support is helping a child approach the next part of the day with a little more confidence. Transparency Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant in Lewisham to work with pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
You will support learning, friendships and everyday routines, using strategies agreed with teaching and pastoral staff. This opportunity suits someone who listens carefully, keeps boundaries clear and understands that progress can take time.
Responsibilities
• Help pupils prepare for lessons, transitions and less structured periods.
• Support individual targets through classroom activities and planned check-ins.
• Encourage pupils to identify feelings and use agreed coping strategies.
• Model respectful communication and help children practise positive interactions.
• Record useful observations and share concerns promptly with the appropriate staff.
Requirements
• Experience supporting children’s behaviour, emotional wellbeing or additional needs.
• A patient, consistent manner and the ability to build professional relationships.
• Confidence following individual plans and accepting guidance from colleagues.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one as part of the recruitment process.
What the role offers
• The opportunity to support social confidence alongside academic learning.
• A role that values careful observation and steady, relationship-based support.
Why work via Transparency Education?
You will have a dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance, with access to CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Our refer-a-friend scheme pays £150 for each candidate you refer after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. We pay in line with applicable Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).
Apply
Send your CV and outline the SEMH, pastoral or mentoring experience you would bring to Lewisham.
Email (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Please include your availability for a 9 November 2026 start.
If you have not heard from us within two working days, your application has not progressed for this role. We may contact you about other suitable education opportunities.
Safer recruitment
Transparency Education is committed to equality and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safer recruitment checks
Salary description
£93.00 - £105.00 per day