SEN Teaching Assistant Roles in Lambeth

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Lambeth
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Long-term
Hours: Full-time, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Wayman Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive Primary School in Lambeth .

This is a long-term position supporting a pupil with additional learning needs who may occasionally display challenging behaviour. The ideal candidate will be patient, understanding, and committed to helping young learners reach their full potential in a nurturing environment.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference in a student’s day-to-day school experience.

What the role involves:

• Providing one-to-one support to a student with special educational needs, helping them stay engaged and feel supported in lessons.
• Building positive relationships to encourage confidence, independence, and progress.
• Supporting the class teacher with daily activities and maintaining a calm, inclusive classroom.
• Demonstrates understanding of various needs from mild to complex
• Following detailed EHCPs and working closely with the SENCO
• Work across EYFS to KS2
• Previous experience working with SEND pupils or provisions (in schools or a similar setting).
• A calm and patient approach with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Two professional references.

What we are looking for:

If you’re a caring and reliable SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next role, we’d love to hear from you.