SEMH Teaching Assistant – Tower Hamlets

Senovo; Dover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Senovo is building a shortlist for current and upcoming temporary SEN assignments in Tower Hamlets. These school-based roles are on-site and run through December 2026, with a Monday-to-Friday full-time pattern.

Pay is £100–£120 per day PAYE. Selected candidates will have SEMH, PRU or youth-work experience, and may hold Level 2/3 support training. QTS is not required, and DBS updates are part of safeguarding processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, PRU, school behaviour, care or youth work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• provide structured classroom and small-group support
• help pupils regulate and re-engage
• follow behaviour and support plans consistently

Skills

SEMH experience

PRU

youth work

classroom support

behaviour support

Education

Level 2/3 support training

Job description

Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom | Posted on 18/09/2026

Senovo is building a shortlist for current and upcoming temporary SEN assignments in Tower Hamlets from now through December 2026. This is a candidate-attraction campaign covering suitable local opportunities, not one named school vacancy. The exact setting, timetable and pupil profile will always be discussed before your CV is submitted.

Working pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £100–£120 per day PAYE
Location: Tower Hamlets
Contract: Temporary, school-based and on-site

The work may involve social, emotional and mental health needs. Key responsibilities include:

• provide structured classroom and small-group support
• help pupils regulate and re-engage
• follow behaviour and support plans consistently

Experience: SEMH, PRU, school behaviour, care or youth work experience is preferred.

Qualifications: Level 2/3 support training is desirable; QTS is not required.

You must be able to work in the UK and provide suitable references. Successful applicants need an enhanced child-workforce DBS on the Update Service or must be willing to complete a new application. All roles are subject to safeguarding and compliance checks.