Primary Send Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. in London Borough of Lambeth is seeking a Primary SEND Teaching Assistant (KS1 & KS2) for a full-time, temp-to-perm role starting immediately.

You will join a dedicated team supporting pupils with Autism and complex needs in a specialist primary school. Working in a small class with 5 pupils, you will provide 1:1 support across the week, help with learning, communication and daily routines, and assist with personal care.

Qualifications

• Have previous school experience working as a Teaching Assistant
• Have prior experience supporting students with SEND
• Be confident supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour
• Be willing to provide personal care as part of daily responsibilities
• Hold a DBS on the Update Service
• Two recent employment references, or One employment reference and one academic reference

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support on a rota basis for pupils
• Support learning, communication, emotional regulation and daily routines
• Assist with de-escalation in challenging situations
• Support with personal care as part of daily duties

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Personal care

DBS Update Service

Job description

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant (KS1 &; KS2)
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Pay: £96.14 – £100.29 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Temp to Perm Contract
Full-Time Immediate Start

A specialist SEND primary school in Lambeth are seeking a dedicated and resilient Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, temp to perm basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support primary-aged pupils with Autism and complex needs within a highly supportive and well-established school environment.

The Role

You will be working within a small class of 5 primary-aged pupils (KS1 &; KS2), all of whom have complex needs and Autism (ASD).

• The class is supported by 5 adults, providing 1:1 support on a rota basis
• You will work with each pupil at different points during the week
• Pupils may display challenging behaviour and may require support to de-escalate situations (including physical intervention where necessary)
• You will support learning, communication, emotional regulation and daily routines

Personal care is an essential part of this role, including supporting with toileting, feeding, and hygiene. This is a shared responsibility between all staff members.

You will use a range of specialist strategies and communication methods including:

• PECS
• Attention Autism
• Structured and sensory-based approaches

The school

This specialist primary school caters for children aged 2–11 with:

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Autism (ASD)
• Complex medical needs

The school provides a nurturing and well-resourced environment designed to help pupils achieve their full potential. There is a highly experienced and supportive staff team, along with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have previous school experience working as a Teaching Assistant
• Have prior experience supporting students with SEND
• Be confident supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour
• Be willing to provide personal care as part of your daily responsibilities
• Hold a DBS on the Update Service

If you do not have a DBS on the Update Service, you must be willing to apply for one through our agency or have one currently in progress.

You must also be able to provide:

• Two recent employment references, or
• One employment reference and one academic reference

This role would suit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or a confident and committed individual with relevant school-based experience who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs.