SEND Teaching Assistant

UCM EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UCM Education as a SEND Teaching Assistant in Lambeth! Support students with complex needs while providing 1:1 and small group support in a nurturing environment. With both full-time and part-time opportunities available, you will make a real difference in the lives of young people while enjoying a supportive team and access to continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Supportive school environment

Access to CPD and training

State-of-the-art facilities

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND, particularly Autism, PMLD, and complex needs.
• Calm, caring, and pro-active approach.
• Genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support in a nurturing environment.
• Assist non-verbal students using PECS and Makaton.
• Some roles may involve personal care and specialized training.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication

Flexibility

Resilience

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants

Location: Lambeth Borough
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term & Daily Supply
Salary: £90 £100 per day (depending on experience)

UCM Education is working in partnership with several specialist SEND schools across Lambeth, who are seeking passionate and reliable SEND Teaching Assistants to join their teams immediately.

We have full-time and part-time opportunities available.

• Full-time roles: Monday to Friday, 8:15am 4:00pm
• Part-time supply: Flexible, ad-hoc work to suit your availabilities

All positions are offered via the agency on a timesheet basis, with full-time staff having the opportunity to apply for permanent roles in the future.

About the Schools:

The schools support students aged 2 19 with EHCPs for PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex needs. While academic development is a key focus, the schools are equally committed to helping students build independence, confidence, and life skills in a nurturing, inclusive setting.

About the Role:

You will be working in small classes (typically 4 8 pupils), providing 1:1 and small group support.
Many students are non-verbal, so experience or understanding of PECS and Makaton is highly desirable. Some roles will involve personal care, and training in manual handling, tracheostomy care, or PEG feeding is advantageous but not essential.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Previous experience working with SEND, particularly Autism, PMLD, and complex needs
• A calm, caring, and pro-active approach
• A genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs
• Flexibility and resilience in a classroom setting

In Return, You ll Receive:

• Competitive daily rates
• A supportive and welcoming school environment
• Access to CPD and training
• The chance to work in state-of-the-art facilities
• Long-term career prospects through UCM Education

If you're looking for a rewarding role in SEND and want to make a real difference, we d love to hear from you!