SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 2
📍 Lambeth, South London
🕒 Full-time | Long-term
💼 Agency Placement | Immediate / ASAP Start

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a Year 2 classroom. This is a long-term role via the agency, ideal for someone passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive academically and socially.

This vibrant school has a strong focus on nurturing the whole child and provides excellent support for staff, with a collaborative leadership team and experienced SENCO.

The Role

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support pupils with additional learning needs within a Year 2 setting.
Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Supporting children with communication, learning, or social/emotional needs
• Adapting classroom activities to ensure pupils can access learning
• Delivering targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment

 
The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with primary-aged children, ideally KS1
• Has supported pupils with SEND (e.g., ASD, ADHD, speech & language needs, SEMH)
• Is patient, nurturing, and confident managing behaviour positively
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with children
• Works well as part of a team and takes initiative
• Holds a relevant qualification (Level 2/3 TA, childcare, or similar – desirable but not essential)

 What the School Offers

• Supportive senior leadership and SEN team
• Clear behaviour systems and structured routines
• A friendly, welcoming staff culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What the Agency Offers

• Competitive daily pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Access to CPD and safeguarding training

If you’re a caring and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference in a Year 2 class, we’d love to hear from you.

If interested, please apply today with an updated CV and a consultant will be in touch with further details.