Autism & Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant required in Lambeth
Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Location: Lambeth
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Contract: Full-Time
About the Role
Principal Education is recruiting dedicated, patient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), complex needs and additional learning needs.
Working across secondary and post-16 provisions, you will provide tailored support to students through a combination of 1:1 support and small-group activities, helping them access learning, develop independence, build confidence and achieve their individual goals.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with individuals with additional needs, whether gained through education, care, psychology, residential settings or community-based support.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with ASD, complex needs and additional learning needs.
Help students access learning activities and tailored learning strategies.
Adapt your communication and support strategies to meet individual student needs.
Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with a range of professional backgrounds, particularly:
Care Assistants & Support Workers
Psychology Graduates
SEN Teaching Assistants
Residential Support Workers
Behaviour Mentors
Youth Workers
You do not necessarily need previous classroom experience. We are interested in individuals who have the right attitude, transferable skills and genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
Essential Qualities
Patient, empathetic and resilient, with a calm and positive approach.
Confident supporting individuals with ASD and complex needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to build positive relationships and establish trust with young people.
A genuine commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and student wellbeing.
Why Apply?
Full-time, Monday-Friday position.
Consistent working hours, 8:30am-4:00pm.
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEN setting.
Work across secondary and post-16 provisions.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.
Interested?
If you have experience in care, support work, psychology, youth work, behaviour support or SEN education, we would love to hear from you.
To discuss this opportunity or your suitability, contact Fatima-Zohra Chehalfi at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).
Submitting an updated CV with your expression of interest will strengthen your application