SEN Teaching Assistant - Empowering Inclusive Learning

Senploy; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Classroom Support in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of SEND. You will provide 1:1 and small-group assistance, adapting activities to ensure accessibility and progress for each child.

The role focuses on building relationships, delivering targeted strategies, and supporting pupils to become more independent within a supportive school team.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Relevant professional references.
• Previous SEND experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused 1:1 and small-group SEND support.
• Adapt classroom activities to make learning more accessible.
• Break instructions and tasks into manageable steps.
• Reinforce learning and provide additional explanation where needed.
• Support pupils to develop communication and interaction skills.
• Help children recognise and regulate their emotions.
• Use positive and consistent approaches to behaviour.
• Support pupils during transitions, changes in routine or unfamiliar situations.
• Deliver interventions designed around individual learning and developmental needs.
• Work towards targets identified within EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Encourage pupils to participate, make choices and develop independence.
• Observe progress and provide feedback to teachers and the SENCO.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication with pupils

Teamwork

Classroom support

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Right to work in the UK

Professional references

Job description

Classroom Support in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of SEND. You will provide 1:1 and small-group assistance, adapting activities to ensure accessibility and progress for each child.

The role focuses on building relationships, delivering targeted strategies, and supporting pupils to become more independent within a supportive school team.