SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced SEND Teacher, Teaching Assistant, LSA or HLTA looking for your next opportunity?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting passionate and reliable education professionals to work across a range of SEND schools and specialist provisions throughout South London.

We are looking for candidates with experience supporting pupils with needs including:

• Autism / ASD
• ADHD
• SEMH
• PMLD
• Complex Needs
• Challenging Behaviour
• Communication Needs
• Learning Difficulties
• 1:1 Support

We have opportunities available for:

• SEND Teachers
• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• HLTAs
• Behaviour Mentors
• 1:1 Support Assistants
• Cover Staff

Roles include daily supply, short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities, giving you the flexibility to choose work that suits your availability and experience.

TeacherActive works closely with SEND schools across London and is an approved Lot 1 supplier on the GCA framework.

When you register with us, you will benefit from:

• A dedicated SEND consultant
• Access to a wide range of SEND schools
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Support throughout the registration and placement process
• Opportunities to build experience across different specialist settings

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Are patient, calm and confident supporting additional needs
• Have strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Are passionate about helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one

Whether you are an experienced SEND professional or looking to build further experience within specialist education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to speak with TeacherActive about SEND opportunities available across South London.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.