Autism & Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant required in Lambeth

Principal Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support students across secondary and post-16 provisions in Lambeth. The role focuses on working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex needs, delivering 1:1 and small-group assistance to help students access learning and build independence.

We welcome candidates from care, psychology, residential settings or community-based support backgrounds, and emphasize patient, compassionate, and adaptable approaches

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic and resilient, with a calm and positive approach.
• Confident supporting individuals with ASD and complex needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive relationships and establish trust with young people.
• A genuine commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with ASD, complex needs and additional learning needs.
• Help students access learning activities and tailored learning strategies.
• Adapt your communication and support strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

Location: Lambeth

Working Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30am 4:00pm
Contract: Full-Time

About the Role

Principal Education is recruiting dedicated, patient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), complex needs and additional learning needs.

Working across secondary and post-16 provisions, you will provide tailored support to students through a combination of 1:1 support and small-group activities, helping them access learning, develop independence, build confidence and achieve their individual goals.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with individuals with additional needs, whether gained through education, care, psychology, residential settings or community-based support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with ASD, complex needs and additional learning needs.

• Help students access learning activities and tailored learning strategies.

• Adapt your communication and support strategies to meet individual student needs.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of professional backgrounds, particularly:

• Care Assistants & Support Workers

• Psychology Graduates

• SEN Teaching Assistants

• Residential Support Workers

• Behaviour Mentors

• Youth Workers

You do not necessarily need previous classroom experience. We are interested in individuals who have the right attitude, transferable skills and genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

Essential Qualities

• Patient, empathetic and resilient, with a calm and positive approach.

• Confident supporting individuals with ASD and complex needs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to build positive relationships and establish trust with young people.

• A genuine commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and student wellbeing.

Why Apply?

• Full-time, Monday Friday position.

• Consistent working hours, 8:30am 4:00pm.

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEN setting.

• Work across secondary and post-16 provisions.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.