SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference SENSEMH_1776085685
Closing date May 14, 2026
Location South East London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Greenwich, London Start: Next Term Pay: £100-£118 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? We are looking for a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH through school in Greenwich, supporting pupils across Primary and Secondary phases.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships and helping pupils overcome social, emotional and behavioural barriers to learning.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils with SEMH needs
  • Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement and behaviour
  • Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence and self‑esteem
  • Use de‑escalation strategies and proactive behaviour management approaches
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals
  • Help maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

    • What We're Looking For

  • Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs or challenging behaviour (education, PRU, youth work, care or similar settings)
  • Strong behaviour management skills and emotional resilience
  • A calm, empathetic and patient approach
  • A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
  • Availability to commit full‑time from next term

    • Why Apply?

  • A supportive and experienced SEN leadership team
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils' wellbeing, progress and future outcomes

    • APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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