SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant | (Full-Time, Long-Term)

Location: Southwark
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Salary: -108 - -112 per day (Weekly Pay)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant (LSA) looking for a full-time role in London?

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) such as Autism (ASD), PMLD, SLD, ADHD, and complex needs?

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, care, support work, youth work, or graduates in psychology, education, or health & social care.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 support and small group interventions

• Support students with autism (ASD), complex needs, and learning disabilities

• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management

• Adapt learning materials to meet individual needs and EHCP targets

• Support behaviour management, emotional regulation, and communication skills

• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support staff

• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development

We are looking for a passionate and reliable SEND Teaching Assistant who:

• Has experience with SEND (essential)

• Has worked as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Care Worker, or Support Worker

• Is patient, empathetic, and resilient

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Is proactive, adaptable, and a strong team player

• Is interested in careers in teaching, SEN, educational psychology, or therapy

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Right to work in the UK

• Relevant experience in education, SEN support, care, or support work

• Knowledge of ASD, ADHD, PMLD, or complex needs (desirable)

If you''re a motivated SEND Teaching Assistant ready to start immediately, apply today or contact Rebecca at Teach Plus for more information.

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role. Our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.

We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.

With over 17 years'' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London

We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.

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