SEN TA

Support Positive Change – Empower Learners with Behaviour Needs
Teaching Personnel is working with a range of inclusive schools in Brent to recruit experienced and resilient Behaviour SEN Teaching Assistants. This is a vital role supporting pupils with additional social, emotional, and behavioural needs (SEMH), helping them engage in learning and develop the tools to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

This full-time role involves one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH, autism (ASD), ADHD, and challenging behaviour, either in mainstream or specialist SEN settings.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• We work with schools that prioritise wellbeing and behavioural support

• One-to-one guidance from a consultant experienced in SEN and SEMH recruitment

• Access to FREE CPD, including “De-escalation Techniques”, “Managing Behaviour”, and “Trauma-Informed Practice”

• Long-term roles often lead to permanent contracts or routes into specialist provisions

The Role:

• Provide targeted support to pupils with behaviour challenges and social, emotional needs

• Use behaviour management strategies to promote engagement and positive choices

• Assist in implementing behaviour plans, risk assessments, and classroom routines

• Build trust and consistency with pupils to support academic and personal development

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff

About You:

• Experience supporting children with SEMH, behaviour needs, or SEND is essential

• Calm, resilient, and able to build positive relationships under pressure

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• Patient, understanding, and passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers

• Team player with excellent communication and safeguarding awareness

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates based on experience

• FREE CPD in SEN, behaviour support, and mental health

• Long-term roles across primary, secondary, or specialist SEN settings in Brent

Safeguarding Statement:
All applicants must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS check, provide references, and may be subject to online checks in line with DfE guidance.

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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