SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Teach-Now; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach Now in Camden, United Kingdom, is seeking a resilient SEN Teaching Assistant with SEMH experience to support primary-aged pupils. You will help pupils develop social, emotional and mental health skills while building secure relationships with teachers and staff.

This role emphasizes safeguarding, boundary setting and a calm, empathetic approach. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, tailoring support to individual behavioural and learning plans and helping pupils re-engage with learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Calm, emotionally resilient approach and professional boundaries.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build consistent, positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and stay engaged in learning.
• Support individual behaviour and learning plans.
• Reinforce consistent boundaries and positive behaviour.
• Identify triggers and share observations with teaching/SEN staff.
• Support pupils academically while considering emotional barriers to learning.

Skills

SEMH experience

Relationship-building

Strong communication

Calm and emotionally resilient

Job description

Camden, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/08/2026

Teach Now is seeking a resilient, empathetic and relationship-focused SEN Teaching Assistant with SEMH experience to support primary-aged pupils in Camden.

This role is about more than helping with academic work. You will help pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) develop confidence, regulate emotions, engage positively with learning and build secure relationships with the adults around them.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
  
• Build consistent, positive and professional relationships with pupils.
  
• Help children regulate emotions and re-engage with learning.
  
• Support individual behaviour and learning plans.
  
• Reinforce boundaries and positive behaviour consistently.
  
• Identify triggers and communicate observations to teaching and SEN staff.
  
• Support pupils academically while recognising the emotional barriers that may affect learning.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural needs or additional needs.
  
• A calm and emotionally resilient approach.
  
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
  
• Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
  
• Team Teach or relevant behaviour-support training is advantageous but not essential.
  
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
  
• Right to work in the UK.
  

What Teach Now Offers

• Competitive daily pay.
  
• Dedicated support throughout your placement.
  
• Access to SEN-focused roles across London.
  
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to pupils who benefit from consistent adult support.
  

Pay is dependent on qualifications and experience.

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
  

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.