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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 06 May 2026
Salary: £100 to £117 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 June 2026
Location: South East London, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 215119

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - Lewisham
Primary & Secondary SEN School | Full-Time | Long-Term
Start: September 2026

Are you a patient, caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking to start a new role in September where you can genuinely make a difference?

We are working with a well-resourced and highly supportive SEN school in Lewisham that caters for both primary and secondary-aged pupils. They are looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist provision from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where pupil wellbeing, personalised support and long-term development are at the heart of everything they do.

About the School

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism (ASC)
- ADHD
- Speech and Language needs
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Global developmental delay
- Complex learning needs

Students benefit from structured routines, tailored learning programmes and a nurturing, consistent environment that supports both learning and personal development.

The Role
- Providing 1:1 and small group support across primary and secondary classes
- Supporting communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning
- Following EHCP targets and individual support plans
- Assisting with personal care where required
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
- Helping maintain a calm, structured and positive learning environment
- Encouraging independence, confidence and social development

The Ideal Candidate
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ASD, ADHD or complex needs
- Calm, patient and resilient approach
- Comfortable working across both primary and secondary age groups
- Confident supporting non-verbal or limited communication pupils
- Willing to support personal care where needed
- Strong team player with a proactive attitude
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Both experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and strong mainstream TAs looking to move into a specialist setting are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer
- Competitive daily pay (paid weekly)
- Full-time, long-term role starting in September
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact

If you're looking for a September role where your support truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.

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