SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEN School
Location: Southwark, South East London
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £90 - £110 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only, Temp to Perm

About the Role:

A supportive and well-resourced secondary SEN school in Southwark is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. The school caters for students aged 11-18 with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech and Language Difficulties, and SEMH.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about special educational needs and are looking to gain or build on their experience in a specialist school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with a variety of special educational needs in both 1:1 and small group settings

• Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted and differentiated lessons

• Help to manage behaviour and promote positive emotional wellbeing

• Encourage student independence and confidence through consistent routines

• Contribute to the development of EHCP targets and monitor progress

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people with SEN in a school or care setting

• Calm, patient, and flexible approach to working with pupils with additional needs

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Comfortable supporting students with personal care (where required)

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

What the School Offers:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Excellent facilities and specialist resources

• Opportunity for long-term employment and potential permanent role

• Easily accessible via public transport in Southwark

How to Apply:

If you are committed to supporting young people with additional needs and want to make a difference in a specialist secondary setting, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Scott Arbuckle at Remedy Recruitment Group to apply