SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary SEN School, Southwark

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Southwark is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 4–11 in a specialist SEN primary school starting January 2027. You'll work closely with the teaching team to help children access learning in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Experience with SEND, especially autism, and a Psychology degree are ideal. A degree linked to education or SEND is a plus. The role is term-time, five days a week, with a one-year contract and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND, particularly autism, through professional, voluntary or personal roles.
• Psychology degree required.
• Education or SEND-related degree is a plus.
• Experience supporting children in nurseries, clubs or similar roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 4–11 in a specialist SEN primary school.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to aid learning and wellbeing.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism experience

Child support experience

Education

Psychology degree

Education/SEND related degree (desirable)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary SEN School, Southwark

Want a role where your personality can make a real difference in children's lives? Are you someone who brings enthusiasm to any room you walk into? Have you worked or volunteered with children with additional needs?

SEN Teaching Assistant

Working with pupils aged 4-11 in a specialist SEN primary school

Supporting children with Autism and learning difficulties

Starting January 2027

Borough of Southwark

5 days a week, Mon-Fri (term time only)

£100-£110 per day PAYE

One-year contract from January 2027, with possibility to extendAs an SEN Teaching Assistant in Southwark, you'll join a warm, welcoming school where pupils aged 4 to 11 are supported to feel safe, understood and included. You'll work alongside specialist teachers, Speech & Language therapists, Occupational therapists, Educational Psychologists and Play Therapists, and you'll have the backing of a collaborative team of support staff. Together, you'll provide a patient, reassuring and informed approach that helps pupils through sensory overload, emotional dysregulation and the everyday challenges of school life - promoting a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional, voluntary or personal experience of SEND, particularly autism
• A Psychology degree
• A degree (desirable) linked to education or SEND
• Some experience supporting children - you might be a parent of a child with additional needs, or have experience in a nursery, children's clubs, sports coaching, youth work or another role where engaging and supporting children is at the core of what you doYou'll be working in a structured, nurturing school built around the needs of autistic pupils so if you're caring, patient and enthusiastic about helping children thrive, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

JOB STARTING IN JANUARY 2027!

Applications close on 18/12/2026.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy