SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Behaviour Regulation (Long Term)
Location: Tower Hamlets
Employment type: Full time
Pay: Competitive
At Teaching Personnel, we work with SEN focused primary schools where behaviour regulation, emotional consistency and skilled adult support are essential to keeping classrooms stable. These schools require experienced professionals who understand SEMH needs and can remain calm, structured and effective in high‑pressure environments.
This is not a general Teaching Assistant role. It is a carefully matched, long term SEN position for professionals whose behaviour and regulation skills need to be used properly. This role is not suitable for candidates seeking daily supply.
The role
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and behaviour needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Using regulation led approaches to reduce escalation and support engagement
• Helping pupils build routines, emotional awareness and positive behaviour patterns
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Providing consistent support that reduces disruption and pressure on staff
Who we are looking for
We are seeking experienced behaviour and SEMH professionals, including: • SEN Teaching Assistants with SEMH experience
• Behaviour or regulation specialists
• Staff from PRUs, ARPs, specialist schools or complex mainstream settings
• Professionals from youth work, care or residential backgrounds with strong behaviour management skills
This role is not suitable for entry level candidates or those looking for short term placements.
How Teaching Personnel works differently
• You are supported by a specialist SEN consultant who understands behaviour, regulation and school pressures
• Roles are designed for stability and continuity, not reactive cover
• PAYE only, with competitive SEN weighted pay
• Ongoing consultant contact before, during and after placement
Upskilling & professional development
Long term behaviour roles require ongoing development. Through Teaching Personnel you will access:
• Thrive aligned regulation and behaviour CPD
• Support strengthening SEMH and intervention practice
• Opportunities to deepen behaviour specialism and classroom impact
• Clear pathways into long term and temp to perm roles
The schools
• Structured environments with clear routines and behaviour expectations
• Leadership teams committed to regulation and staff wellbeing
• A consistent approach to SEMH and inclusion across the school
If you are an experienced SEMH professional who wants to be placed thoughtfully in a role that works for you, apply and attach your CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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