Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Lewisham

Senovo Capital Management GmbH; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Senovo Resourcing Ltd is seeking a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex learning, communication and physical needs in Lewisham.

The role is temporary with PAYE pay of £105–£140 per day. You will help pupils access lessons, use visual and communication strategies, and collaborate closely with teaching, therapy and care teams. QTS is not required for this classroom-support role.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• A calm, reliable approach and strong communication with colleagues.
• Sound professional boundaries and safeguarding awareness.
• QTS is not required for this classroom-support role.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils access lessons, communication activities and daily routines.
• Use agreed visual, sensory and communication strategies.
• Provide personal-care support only when trained and authorised.
• Work closely with teaching, therapy and care colleagues.

Skills

SEN support experience

Calm and reliable

Strong communication

Safeguarding awareness

Education

No QTS required

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Lewisham

Lewisham, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/10/2026

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – LewishamLocation: LewishamContract: TemporaryPay: £105–£140 per day PAYEThe opportunityA welcoming SEN school in Lewisham is seeking a committed professional to support pupils with complex learning, communication and physical needs in an attentive and respectful way.

What you will do

• Help pupils access lessons, communication activities and daily routines.
• Use agreed visual, sensory and communication strategies.
• Provide personal-care support only when trained and authorised.
• Work closely with teaching, therapy and care colleagues.

What you will bring

• Relevant experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• A calm, reliable approach and strong communication with colleagues.
• Sound professional boundaries and safeguarding awareness.
• QTS is not required for this classroom-support role.

Why work with Senovo

• PAYE pay with clear assignment information.
• Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
• Clear communication throughout registration and placement.
• Opportunities matched to your experience, availability and travel area.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.

Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.