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SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about mental health and emotional wellbeing in education? Do you have the skills to support and empower pupils with SEMH needs? Join a Brent-based school that believes every child deserves the chance to thrive.

Teach Now is working in partnership with a progressive, inclusive primary school in Brent, North West London, to recruit a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant specialising in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Starting from September 2025, this long-term role offers a unique opportunity to support pupils who need tailored emotional and behavioural support to succeed in school and beyond.

About the Role:

• Support individual pupils with diagnosed SEMH needs across Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and personalised learning interventions.
• Collaborate closely with SENCOs, class teachers, and external professionals.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment that promotes confidence and independence.

About You:

• Proven experience working with children with SEMH needs (essential).
• Training in areas such as Team Teach, trauma-informed practice, or mental health first aid (desirable).
• Empathetic, patient, and passionate about supporting emotional development.
• Committed to upholding safeguarding and inclusivity at all times.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate (£85 - £100)
• Professional support from an experienced Teach Now consultant
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young learners

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 Clearanc