SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Lambeth, South London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

A specialist SEN school in Lambeth is seeking a committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. The role involves supporting students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), helping them to access education in a safe, supportive, and structured environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant experience who is passionate about working with pupils with complex needs.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with PMLD
• Assist with personal care, maintaining dignity and safeguarding at all times
• Support students with PEG feeding in line with care plans and training
• Work closely with teaching staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Support learning, communication, and sensory development
• Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Essential:

• Experience supporting children or young people with PMLD
• Experience with PEG feeding
• Experience providing personal care

Desirable:

• Previous experience in an SEN school or similar setting

Skills:

• Patient, calm, and caring approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Supportive and well-resourced SEN school
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with experienced SEN practitioners
• A highly rewarding role making a real difference

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 interview

Veritas 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.'