SEN Teaching Assistant

Posted 05 March 2026
Salary £90 - £100 per day
LocationLambeth
Job type Permanent
Discipline Teachers & ECT's
ReferenceV-116628

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Lambeth
Start Date: September
Contract: Permanent

 

A high-achieving secondary school in Lambeth is seeking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and inclusive team. This SEN Teaching Assistant role is available on a permanent basis and is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting students with additional learning needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

 

This SEN Teaching Assistant position offers the opportunity to work closely with students across KS3 and KS4, providing tailored support both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to ensure that students with special educational needs receive the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.

  What we look for:
  • A motivated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

  • Confidence supporting students across KS3 and KS4

  • A team-oriented SEN Teaching Assistant who works well with teachers and support staff

  • Flexible and able to travel within Lambeth

  Requirements
  • Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN

  • A degree or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential

  • A passion for supporting student progress and wellbeing

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  What’s on Offer As an SEN Teaching Assistant at this school, you will benefit from:

  • Competitive salary

  • Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant contract

  • Supportive SLT and experienced SENCO

  • Excellent resources and a well-equipped learning environment

  • Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme (where applicable)

  • Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities

 

If you are a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, submit your CV today and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

Ribbons & Reeves is a leading London education recruitment agency, currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant position in Lambeth and a range of other permanent education roles across the capital. Contact us today to support your next career move.