Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Lambeth
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Support Children to Learn, Grow, and Thrive
Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) achieve their full potential?
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Lambeth. This rewarding opportunity offers the chance to work closely with pupils who have a range of additional learning needs, supporting them both academically and personally in a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
Working alongside experienced teachers and the SENCO, you will play a vital role in helping pupils build confidence, develop independence, and access the curriculum through personalised support.
Role
- Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Support the delivery of engaging classroom activities that promote learning, confidence, and independence
- Assist with the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual support strategies
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and social development
- Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil, ensuring every child can access learning successfully
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and the SENCO
- Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents, and external professionals
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every child feels valued
Requirements
- Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND, either within education or a similar setting
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for inclusive education
- Has a good understanding of a range of additional needs, including ASC, ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, and SEMH
- Communicates effectively and works well as part of a collaborative team
- Can build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining high expectations
- Is committed to supporting every child to achieve their individual goals
Benefits
- A welcoming and supportive school environment
- Opportunities to gain valuable SEND experience and develop your skills
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Access to professional development and training opportunitiesThe opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people
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