SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Lambeth | September 2026

Location: Lambeth (near Brixton)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Long-Term
Pay: £100-£120 per day (dependent on experience)

A welcoming and highly inclusive primary school in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist support team from September 2026.

This rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant role will involve providing one-to-one support for a pupil with complex learning and communication needs within a mainstream primary setting. The pupil requires a high level of adult support throughout the school day, including assistance with personal care and intimate care.

The school is looking for a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant who can build a strong, trusting relationship while supporting the pupil's learning, communication, wellbeing and independence.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support throughout the school day
• Support a pupil with complex SEN and high levels of need
• Assist with intimate care and personal care routines
• Adapt learning activities to maximise engagement and participation
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
• Promote communication, independence and emotional wellbeing

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will:

• Have experience supporting children with complex or high-needs SEN
• Be comfortable providing intimate care when required
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and professionalism
• Remain calm and positive in challenging situations
• Be committed to helping every child reach their potential

Experience in SEN schools, ARPs, specialist provisions, care settings or similar support roles would be highly advantageous.

• Supportive and experienced SEN leadership team
• Ongoing training in SEN strategies and personal care support
• Well-resourced learning environments
• Collaborative and welcoming staff team
• Opportunity to make a significant difference to a child's education and development

If you are a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Lambeth, apply today to be considered for this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity.

Reeson Education:

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Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%