SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School
Location: Lambeth, South London – commutable from Brixton, Streatham, Clapham, Stockwell and surrounding areas
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, communication difficulties and more complex presentations.
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.
About the Role
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
• Help pupils access highly differentiated and individualised learning
• Work towards outcomes and targets identified within EHCPs
• Support emotional regulation, sensory needs and social development
• 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
• Support transitions and structured routines throughout the school day
• 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
• Confident providing intensive 1:1 support
• Understanding of SEMH, Autism, ADHD and complex additional needs
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
• Team Teach, PRICE, MAPA or similar positive handling training would be advantageous
• Proactive and able to use initiative within a specialist environment
• Reliable and committed to a full-time, long-term position

About the School

• Specialist SEN setting based in Lambeth
• Pupils with a broad spectrum of SEND and SEMH needs
• Small classes with higher levels of adult support
• Individualised learning centred around pupils’ EHCP outcomes
• Experienced SEND teaching, therapeutic and pastoral teams

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Full-time, long-term specialist SEND opportunity
• Potential progression into a permanent position
• Free CPD covering SEND, Autism, SEMH, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

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.