Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

Company: Philosophy Education
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Location: London
Job Description:

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant (KS1 & KS2)

Location: London Borough of Lambeth

Pay: £92.41 £105 per day (PAYE)

Contract: Temp to Perm Contract

Full-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 to 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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Posted: June 4th, 2026