SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference LM/SEN/ELC_1789461510
Closing date October 15, 2026
Location South East London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN Secondary School - Lambeth

£100 - £120 per day

ASAP Start

Looking for your next challenging and rewarding role?

Do you have experience working with children and young people with special needs?

We're working with a specialist SEN school in Lambeth that is urgently looking for a confident, resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support a student with Down's Syndrome.

If you have experience working with students with Down's Syndrome or other SEN needs and and want to make a genuine impact as an SEN Teaching Assistant, this is a fantastic opportunity where no two days are the same.

What you'll be doing as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • Supporting a student with Down's Syndrome in various lessons
  • Providing personal care support, including changing and managing an ostomy bag when required.
  • Help to create a safe, inclusive learning environment
  • Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams

    • What we need from you:

  • Experience with Down's Syndrome, SEN, youth work, or similar
  • Strong behaviour management skills
  • A calm, resilient, and proactive approach
  • Available to start work at short notice

    • Why apply for the SEN Teaching Assistant position?

  • £100-£120 per day
  • Supportive and experienced team
  • Strong career progression opportunities

    • Spots are filling quickly - apply now or message me directly to be considered.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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