SEND Teaching Assistant
REF: SENPLOY/230068
Education ⫽ SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs
Lambeth, London
£110 - £130 per day
Contract, Full time
Desirable Skills
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Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School
Location: Lambeth, South London - commutable from Brixton, Streatham, Clapham, Stockwell.
Pay: £110-£125 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Long-term temporary with potential to become permanent
Long Term Futures is recruiting a confident and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in the Lambeth area of South London, supporting pupils with a diverse range of additional needs.
This is a varied, hands-on position where every pupil requires an individual approach. You could be providing dedicated 1:1 support, working with small groups or supporting pupils within the wider classroom environment. Needs across the school include SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD.
We're looking for someone who can adapt quickly, remain calm under pressure and build positive relationships with pupils who may have previously found mainstream education challenging.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support based on individual pupil needs
- Support pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and wider SEND
- Recognise potential triggers and use proactive strategies to reduce escalation
- Implement positive behaviour and de-escalation techniques
- Support pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour
- Record progress and communicate effectively with teachers and specialist staff
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN/SEND
- Experience within a specialist SEN school, alternative provision or SEMH setting is highly desirable
- Understanding of SEMH, Autism, ADHD and complex additional needs
- Experience supporting challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation
- Team Teach, PRICE, MAPA or similar positive handling training would be advantageous
About the School
- Specialist SEN setting based in Lambeth
- Experienced SEND teaching, therapeutic and pastoral teams
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
- Full-time, long-term specialist SEND opportunity
- Free CPD covering SEND, Autism, SEMH, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding
Next Steps
If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with varying levels of SEND and SEMH needs, apply today with your CV.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hannah at Long Term Futures.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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