SEND Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates of pay

Dedicated education consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Access to free CPD and training

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a secondary school in Lambeth, starting September. You will work with teachers and SEN teams to support students with diverse learning needs, both in class and in targeted interventions.

The role involves classroom, one-to-one and small group support, promoting positive behaviour and helping deliver inclusive lessons in a safe learning environment. DBS update or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Passion for education and supporting students.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Patient, proactive and adaptable approach.
• DBS update service eligibility or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, one-to-one, and small group support.
• Assist students with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Promote positive behaviour and student engagement.
• Support teachers in delivering inclusive lessons.
• Help create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Patient and adaptable

Enhanced DBS on Update Service or able

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Secondary School | Lambeth | September Start

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Lambeth is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential in a positive school environment.

The Role

As an LSA, you will work alongside teachers and the SEN team to support students with a range of additional learning needs, both in class and through small group or one-to-one interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, one-to-one, and small group support.


• Assist students with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.


• Promote positive behaviour and student engagement.


• Support teachers in delivering inclusive lessons.


• Help create a safe and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.


• A genuine passion for education and supporting students.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• Patient, proactive, and adaptable.


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.


• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.


• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.


• Access to free CPD and training.Location: Lambeth, South London


• Start Date: September 2026


• Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only


• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy


• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained


• You must have legal right to work in the UK


• You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community