SEN Teaching Assistant – Lewisham – Immediate Start
Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children with complex needs? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic primary special needs setting in Lewisham, working with pupils aged 4-11 with a range of profound and severe learning difficulties.
This is a rewarding full-time role supporting students with PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) – ideal for someone with experience in complex needs education or care.
About the Role – SEN Teaching Assistant
In this role, you will:
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Support pupils across EYFS and primary stages with a variety of complex needs.
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Work 1:1 and in small groups to assist with learning, communication, and personal care routines.
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Help deliver a multi-sensory and highly individualised curriculum alongside teachers and therapists.
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Assist with mobility, feeding, and medical routines where required (full training provided).
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Use tools such as Makaton, PECS, switches, and other assistive communication devices (experience desirable but not essential).
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Contribute to a positive, safe, and nurturing classroom environment that supports holistic development.
What We’re Looking For:
We welcome applications from candidates who are:
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Experienced in working with children or young people with PMLD, SLD, or complex medical needs.
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Passionate about supporting non-verbal pupils, sensory learners, and those with high dependency needs.
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Calm, patient, and reliable, with a proactive approach to learning support.
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Comfortable providing personal care and supporting pupils with dignity and respect.
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Experience in special schools or SEN units is desirable, but we also welcome applicants with relevant care, therapy or youth work backgrounds.
What We Offer:
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A long-term opportunity to make a real difference in a highly respected special needs school.
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Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm – term-time only.
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Competitive daily rate paid PAYE with no hidden umbrella fees.
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Trial days available to ensure the role and setting are the right fit for you.
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Ongoing access to over 400 free CPD-accredited courses to support your development in SEN.
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A supportive team and a dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement.
This is the perfect role for someone who thrives in a child-centred, therapeutic environment and is looking to grow their career in special education. If you’re a kind, committed SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take on a fulfilling role in Lewisham, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to secure a trial day and take the next step in your SEN career.
As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.
All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.
SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.
