SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH
Contract Type:
Full-time, long-term temporary

Start Date:

8 September 2026

Location:

Ealing, London, UK
Salary: £90–£100 per day

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. The higher rate is intended for candidates with relevant SEMH, behaviour-support, specialist-school or alternative-provision experience.
Make a Difference as an SEN Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a calm, resilient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in an inclusive Ealing setting.

The appointed SEN Teaching Assistant will help pupils regulate their emotions, access learning and develop positive relationships with adults and peers. You may provide one-to-one support, assist with structured interventions and help pupils manage transitions throughout the school day.

Relationships are central to this role. The school is seeking someone who can maintain clear boundaries while remaining patient, consistent and encouraging.

Your Responsibilities

Providing one-to-one and small-group SEMH support

Helping pupils access lessons and differentiated activities

Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Using agreed de-escalation and behaviour-support strategies

Encouraging independence, resilience and communication

Recording progress, concerns and incidents accurately

Working with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral professionals

Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured periods

What We Are Looking For

Applicants should have:

Recent experience supporting children or young people

Experience of SEMH, SEN or challenging behaviour

A calm and consistent approach

Strong relationship-building skills

The ability to follow individual support and behaviour plans

A commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality

The right to work in the UK

Experience in a specialist school, PRU, alternative provision, youth service or similar setting would be highly beneficial.

What the Setting Offers

An experienced SEN and pastoral team

Clear behaviour systems and staff support

Relevant training and professional development

A purposeful environment focused on positive outcomes

The opportunity to have a meaningful impact on pupils’ lives

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance