Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September
Location: Eltham
Contract: Full time
Salary: 108 - 115 per day

About the role and school

A caring primary school that provides a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. It focuses on delivering a broad and engaging curriculum that supports academic achievement, personal development, creativity, and resilience while encouraging confidence, respect, and a lifelong love of learning.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and small group interventions
• Support students with autism (ASD), complex needs, and learning disabilities
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Adapt learning materials to meet individual needs and EHCP targets
• Support behaviour management, emotional regulation, and communication skills
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support staff
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development

Qualifications/Experience

• Relevant experience in education, SEN support, care, or support work
• Knowledge of ASD, ADHD, PMLD, or complex needs (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK

Next steps:
If this SEND Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Rebecca at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply.