SEN TA LSA

SEN Teaching Assistant – South West & South East London

Location: South West & South East London
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary:  (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role?
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a number of schools across South West and South East London who are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in both mainstream and specialist settings.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis, helping them to overcome barriers to learning.

• Work collaboratively with class teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored support plans.

• Promote a positive, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.

• Help pupils build confidence, independence and social-emotional skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is caring, proactive and committed to making a difference in the lives of young people.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN within a UK school setting (essential).

• A child-only Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through Teaching Personnel.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A patient, flexible and enthusiastic approach to supporting children with additional needs.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide range of long-term and short-term opportunities across London.

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE.

• Dedicated consultant support and ongoing career guidance.

• Free and subsidised training opportunities to enhance your skills.

• Access to our TP app, allowing you to manage your bookings and availability easily.

If you’re passionate about supporting SEN pupils and want to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact our London SEN team for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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