SEN Teaching Assistant - Lambeth

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Streatham, Lambeth
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Salary: -110120 per day, based on experience

Are you someone who naturally connects with children and passionate about helping them overcome challenges? Do you have experience supporting pupils with special educational needs and want to be part of a diverse and inclusive school that truly values your commitment?

We''re looking for an experienced and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding and welcoming school located in Streatham Vale, Lambeth this September. You''ll be liaising with staff members across the school to ensure all pupils feel supported, understood and cared for.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you''ll assist children with a range of needs - including ASD, ADHD, and speech & language difficulties. Whether it''s providing 1:1 support, running small group sessions, or helping create a peaceful and diverse classroom, your role will make a huge impact daily towards every child''s development.

You''ll be working closely with a supportive team of teachers, SENCOs, and other assistants who are enthusiastic about inclusive education and making school a safe and welcoming place for every child.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEN (in a mainstream or SEN setting)
• Someone who is proactive, passionate and caring.
• A team player who''s happy to get involved and support wherever needed.
• Ideally, someone with relevant training (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, TA qualification), though this isn''t essential as training will also be provided.
• A warm, caring, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children
• Strong understanding of child development.

Why Tempest Education?

• You can choose how you want to be paid, PAYE or Umbrella payroll
• We have been working with schools for over 14 years, with established relationships with schools all over London
• Free CPD including Safeguarding and Behaviour management training
• -500 Referral bonus for successful referrals.
• Online consultation and easy registration process, no need to travel to our office
• Full support to prepare you for your next role in a school.

How to apply:
If you are interested in this upcoming opportunity to work in this school that values creativity, inclusivity, and making a difference, please contact Lauren at Tempest Education to apply on (phone number removed) or