Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Lewisham, South East London

Start Date: Immediate / September

Contract: Full-time

Salary: £90 – £100 per day, depending on experience

• Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?
• Do you have experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH or additional learning needs?
• Are you a patient and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships and help pupils access their learning?

TeacherActive is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Lewisham, South East London.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve academically while developing their confidence, independence and wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils with additional needs receive appropriate support throughout the school day.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to support pupils across KS3 and KS4, both within the classroom and through targeted 1:1 or small-group interventions.

You will help pupils remain engaged with lessons, break down tasks where required and provide additional support to pupils who may experience difficulties with communication, attention, behaviour or emotional regulation.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Experience supporting autism/ASC, ADHD, SEMH or learning difficulties
• Confidence supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The ability to provide effective 1:1 and small-group support
• A patient, calm and resilient approach
• The ability to adapt support to individual pupils
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A good understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEND across KS3 and KS4
• Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Support pupils within mainstream classroom lessons
• Help pupils access and understand curriculum activities
• Adapt resources and tasks according to individual needs
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence and independence
• Work closely with teachers, the SEND team and other support staff
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress
• Support individual targets and strategies where appropriate
• Maintain a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise pupil wellbeing

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants to guide and support you throughout your assignments
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Competitive rates of pay
• Support throughout the registration and placement process
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, giving you peace of mind that the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is being paid, with no unexpected administration charges deducted from your hard-earned pay.

Ready to take the next step in your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant? Click APPLY NOW to discuss this opportunity in Lewisham.

Email: rebecca.bentum@teacheractive.com

Contact Number: 0207 858 6655