SEN Teaching Assistant Required In Lambeth

Principal Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking a confident SEN Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor in South East London. You will provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH, helping them engage and progress in the classroom.

You'll work closely with teachers to adapt lessons, monitor progress, and feedback to staff and parents. The role requires an enhanced DBS and strong communication, patience, and restorative approaches to behaviour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN or behavioural challenges.
• Patience, empathy and proactive support for diverse needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Assist teachers in planning and adapting lessons to meet individual needs.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff and parents.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Restorative approaches

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor - South East London

We're seeking a confident SEN TA / Behaviour Mentor to join a dynamic South East SEN school. You'll work closely with students with special educational needs (SEN), providing tailored one-to-one and small-group support to help them engage, progress, and thrive in the classroom.

Key responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs
• Assist teachers in planning and adapting lessons to meet individual needs
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff and parents

Ideal candidate:

• Experienced working with children with SEN or behavioural challenges
• Patient, empathetic, and proactive in supporting diverse needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to remain calm under pressure and use restorative approaches

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid enhanced DBS certificate
• Able to provide two professional reference emails

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, working as part of a supportive team dedicated to inclusive education.