Teaching Assistant

Classroom Support; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for a school in Lewisham. The roles involve supporting students with moderate to severe learning difficulties and may include personal care. Candidates with experience in SEN settings, especially with autism, are encouraged to apply. Positions start on a temporary basis with the potential for permanent roles after several weeks. The pay rate is £90+ per day, paid weekly in arrears.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students within SEN schools or with autism.
• Being of a kind, caring, and compassionate nature.
• Experience of moving and handling people.
• Willingness to provide basic personal care as needed.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a DBS.

Skills

Experience supporting students in SEN settings

Compassionate nature

Experience with moving and handling

Willingness to provide personal care

Job description

Classroom Support are excited to be working with a SEN school in Lewisham who are looking to recruit several experienced SEN Teaching Assistants required to start ASAP.

The school supports children and young adults across both Primary and Secondary SEN settings with ASD, PMLD and moderate to severe learning difficulties. The environment and grounds are outstanding, and they also have a college site based in Lewisham nearby.

The school is made up of 5 different sectors and has several vacancies. If you have any of the below experience, I would love to hear from you.

Positions will start on a temporary basis with the possible option of going permanent after a set number of weeks working through Classroom Support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience supporting students within SEN schools or candidates with strong experience of Autism or supporting children with Moderate to Severe learning difficulties.
• Being of a kind, caring and compassionate nature.
• Experience of moving and handling people and supporting children and/or adults with medical needs or PMLD is highly advantageous.
• Willingness to provide basic personal care at times in classes that are personal care heavy.
• Must already have or be willing to pay for a DBS and register it on the update service.

Pay rate is £90+ per day, paid weekly a week in arrears.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to make a difference to children with the above SEN support needs please do get in touch and we will call you ASAP.

We also work with a wide range of other Mainstream and SEN Primary and Secondary schools across Kent, so if the above is not for you please still apply and we can call you to discuss alternative schools that we support.

Why Join us?

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent education recruitment agency, we're committed to placing high-quality professionals into meaningful roles across UK schools. We value building long-term relationships and supporting your career every step of the way.

Interested in applying?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss your experience and next steps.

Let's work together to help you make a lasting impact in SEN education.