Primary SEND Teaching Assistant (KS1 & KS2)
Location: London Borough of LambethPay: £92.41 – £105 per day (PAYE)Contract: Temp to Perm ContractFull-Time Immediate Start
A specialist SEND primary school in Lambeth are seeking a dedicated and resilient Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, temp to perm basis.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support primary-aged pupils with Autism and complex needs within a highly supportive and well-established school environment.
The Role
You will be working within a small class of 5 primary-aged pupils (KS1 & KS2), all of whom have complex needs and Autism (ASD).
- The class is supported by 5 adults, providing 1:1 support on a rota basis
- You will work with each pupil at different points during the week
- Pupils may display challenging behaviour and may require support to de-escalate situations (including physical intervention where necessary)
- You will support learning, communication, emotional regulation and daily routines
Personal care is an essential part of this role, including supporting with toileting, feeding, and hygiene. This is a shared responsibility between all staff members.
You will use a range of specialist strategies and communication methods including:
- PECS
- Attention Autism
- Structured and sensory-based approaches
The school
This specialist primary school caters for children aged 2–11 with:
- Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
- Autism (ASD)
- Complex medical needs
The school provides a nurturing and well-resourced environment designed to help pupils achieve their full potential. There is a highly experienced and supportive staff team, along with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Have previous school experience working as a Teaching Assistant
- Have prior experience supporting students with SEND
- Be confident supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour
- Be willing to provide personal care as part of your daily responsibilities
- Hold a DBS on the Update Service
If you do not have a DBS on the Update Service, you must be willing to apply for one through our agency or have one currently in progress.
You must also be able to provide:
- Two recent employment references, or
- One employment reference and one academic reference
This role would suit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or a confident and committed individual with relevant school-based experience who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.
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