Full job descriptionSEND Teaching Assistant
South East London | £100 - £120 per day | Full-Time
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their potential?
We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming school in South East London. This rewarding role involves working with pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism, communication difficulties, learning disabilities, SEMH, and challenging behaviours.
Whether you’re an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or come from a care, support work, healthcare, or residential care background, this could be the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career supporting young people who need it most.
Your Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping pupils succeed both inside and outside the classroom by:
Providing one-to-one and small-group support tailored to individual needs
Supporting pupils with social, emotional, behavioural, and communication challenges
Working alongside teachers and specialists to deliver personalised learning programmes
Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive engagement with learning
Assisting with sensory activities and intervention programmes
Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
Tracking progress and sharing observations with teaching staff and wider professionals
What We’re Looking For
Experience working with children or young people with SEND or additional needs
Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and complex needs
A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and positive in a dynamic environment
Transferable Experience Welcome
We’d love to hear from candidates with experience in:
SEND Schools
Mainstream Schools
Residential Care
Support Work
Healthcare Settings
Youth Work
Childcare
Mental Health Support
If you’ve worked supporting vulnerable children, young people, or adults, your skills could be highly valuable in this role.
Why Join This School?
Competitive daily rate of £100 - £120
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Ongoing SEND training and professional development
Opportunity to gain valuable specialist experience
Rewarding work that changes lives every day
Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
Apply Today
If you’re ready to make a real impact and help children with additional needs thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now and submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in South East London.