Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Lambeth
Location: Lambeth, South London
Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term / Permanent
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Lambeth. The successful candidate will support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and Learning Difficulties, helping them achieve their full potential in a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN.
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Work collaboratively with teachers and SENCO to implement individual learning plans.
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Encourage participation, independence, and progress for all learners.
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Support behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
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Help maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
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A caring, patient, and proactive approach.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
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Right to work in the UK.
Why Join Us:
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Supportive and collaborative school team.
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Ongoing professional development opportunities.
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Potential for long-term or permanent employment.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with additional needs, please apply today with your updated CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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