Primary SEND Teaching Assistant Full Time Temporary

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant (KS1 & KS2)
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Pay: £96.14 – £100.29 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Temp to Perm Contract
Full-Time Immediate Start

A specialist SEND primary school in Lambeth are seeking a dedicated and resilient Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, temp to perm basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support primary-aged pupils with Autism and complex needs within a highly supportive and well-established school environment.

The Role

You will be working within a small class of 5 primary-aged pupils (KS1 & KS2), all of whom have complex needs and Autism (ASD).

• The class is supported by 5 adults, providing 1:1 support on a rota basis




• You will work with each pupil at different points during the week




• Pupils may display challenging behaviour and may require support to de-escalate situations (including physical intervention where necessary)




• You will support learning, communication, emotional regulation and daily routines

Personal care is an essential part of this role, including supporting with toileting, feeding, and hygiene. This is a shared responsibility between all staff members.

You will use a range of specialist strategies and communication methods including:

• PECS




• Attention Autism




• Structured and sensory-based approaches

The school

This specialist primary school caters for children aged 2–11 with:

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)




• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)




• Autism (ASD)




• Complex medical needs

The school provides a nurturing and well-resourced environment designed to help pupils achieve their full potential. There is a highly experienced and supportive staff team, along with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have previous school experience working as a Teaching Assistant




• Have prior experience supporting students with SEND




• Be confident supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour




• Be willing to provide personal care as part of your daily responsibilities
  
• Hold a DBS on the Update Service

If you do not have a DBS on the Update Service, you must be willing to apply for one through our agency or have one currently in progress.

You must also be able to provide:

• Two recent employment references, or




• One employment reference and one academic reference

This role would suit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or a confident and committed individual with relevant school-based experience who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs.