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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

UCM Recruitment

Lambeth

On-site

CAD 37,000 - 57,000

Full time

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Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in Lambeth. You will support children with additional needs across various school settings. This role involves working collaboratively with teachers and professionals, engaging with personalized learning approaches, and contributing to a nurturing educational environment. Training is provided for candidates with relevant transferable skills.

Qualifications

  • Experience in youth work, care work, or support roles is an advantage.
  • Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Support or deliver teaching across key stages.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and SEN professionals.
  • Help pupils develop communication and independence skills.
  • Engage with individualized learning plans.
  • Prioritize creativity and inclusive education.

Skills

Proactive
Patient
Passionate about supporting children
Job description
Overview

We are seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team at a group of inclusive schools in Lambeth, supporting children and young people aged 4–16 across Primary, Secondary, and specialist ASD settings.

This is a full-time position working in welcoming, well-resourced schools that are committed to providing a high-quality, nurturing education for all pupils—including those with autism, learning difficulties, and additional needs.

Responsibilities
  • Supporting or delivering teaching across a range of key stages (EYFS to KS4)
  • Working collaboratively with experienced teachers, SEN professionals, and therapy teams
  • Helping pupils develop key skills in communication, independence, and emotional regulation
  • Engaging with individualised learning plans and autism-specific approaches
  • Playing a key role in schools that prioritise creativity, wellbeing, and inclusive education
Qualifications and attributes

We are looking for someone who is proactive, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting children with additional needs. While prior SEN experience is an advantage, full training will be provided—and we welcome applicants with relevant transferable skills (e.g. youth work, care work, or support roles).

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV today!

UCM Education specialises in placing teachers and support staff in schools and nurseries throughout the UK. Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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