SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH in Croydon

Location: Croydon, 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.

Transparency Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for an SEMH support opportunity in Croydon. You will work with pupils who need help managing emotions, maintaining relationships and participating in classroom learning.

You will follow individual plans and use consistent responses to help pupils understand expectations. Experience recognising distress, responding calmly and reintroducing learning in manageable stages will be valuable. We are looking for someone who can work closely with school staff and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

• Support individual or small-group tasks at an appropriate pace.
  
• Use agreed regulation and de-escalation strategies during difficult moments.
  
• Help pupils prepare for transitions and practise positive interaction.
  
• Record progress and pass relevant observations or concerns to the class team.
  

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

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
  
• A calm approach and confidence following behaviour and support plans.
  
• Reliable attendance, clear communication and effective teamwork.
  
• 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.

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 with your CV and details of your experience supporting emotional regulation or engagement in learning.

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.

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.