SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant – South London

Location: South London (Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham, Croydon, Greenwich, Wandsworth, and Bromley)
Salary: £100–£120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term, Full-Time

Are you an SEN Teaching Assistant or support worker looking for a consistent and rewarding role in a supportive school setting?

GSL Education are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants (SEN TA) to work across a range of specialist SEN schools and inclusive mainstream schools in South London, supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, SLD, PMLD, and complex needs. These roles offer long-term stability, strong school support, and the opportunity to move into permanent positions.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
• Support students with behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Assist teachers with classroom learning and daily routines
• Work closely with SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral teams
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from candidates who:
• Have experience in SEN, education, care, youth work, or support work
• Are calm, patient, and confident supporting challenging behaviour
• Are reliable and available Monday to Friday
• Are seeking a long-term, full-time position

School-based experience is advantageous but not essential. Training and ongoing support will be provided.

What’s on Offer:

• £100–£120 per day, depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Support from a dedicated SEN consultant
• Access to SEN-focused CPD and training
• Opportunities within well-resourced, supportive schools

Locations:

Roles are available across South London, including:
Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham, Croydon, Greenwich, Wandsworth, and Bromley.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK
• Two professional references

Apply Now!

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEN and want a role where you can make a genuine difference, apply today for an immediate response. Interviews and trial days are available.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the “SEN Teaching Assistant” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch
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Location:
Blackheath
Salary:
£100 - £120 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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