SEND Teaching Assistant


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£110 to £130 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SE1 7LE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	26 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

Location: Lambeth, South London - commutable from Brixton, Streatham, Clapham, Stockwell.

Pay: £110-£125 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Long-term temporary with potential to become permanent

Long Term Futures is recruiting a confident and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in the Lambeth area of South London, supporting pupils with a diverse range of additional needs.

This is a varied, hands-on position where every pupil requires an individual approach. You could be providing dedicated 1:1 support, working with small groups or supporting pupils within the wider classroom environment. Needs across the school include SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD.

We're looking for someone who can adapt quickly, remain calm under pressure and build positive relationships with pupils who may have previously found mainstream education challenging.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

- Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support based on individual pupil needs

- Support pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and wider SEND

- Recognise potential triggers and use proactive strategies to reduce escalation

- Implement positive behaviour and de-escalation techniques

- Support pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour

- Record progress and communicate effectively with teachers and specialist staff

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN/SEND

- Experience within a specialist SEN school, alternative provision or SEMH setting is highly desirable

- Understanding of SEMH, Autism, ADHD and complex additional needs

- Experience supporting challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation

- Team Teach, PRICE, MAPA or similar positive handling training would be advantageous

About the School

- Specialist SEN setting based in Lambeth

- Experienced SEND teaching, therapeutic and pastoral teams

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

- Full-time, long-term specialist SEND opportunity

- Free CPD covering SEND, Autism, SEMH, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding

Next Steps

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with varying levels of SEND and SEMH needs, apply today with your CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hannah at Long Term Futures.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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