At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with sensory needs in a specialist educational setting.
- Company: Join Senovo, a dedicated team focused on SEN education.
- Benefits: Competitive daily pay and specialist support throughout your role.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people in educational or care settings is preferred.
- Sensory Support Teaching Assistant – Southwark
- Southwark, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/11/2026
Senovo is recruiting a Sensory Support Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN education setting in Southwark.
This is an opportunity to join a supportive team helping children and young people engage with learning, strengthen communication and independence, and make meaningful progress.
What you will do
- Provide consistent one-to-one, small-group and classroom support.
- Follow EHCPs, learning plans and strategies agreed by teaching and therapy staff.
- Adapt resources and communication so pupils can participate successfully.
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, independence and wellbeing.
- Share clear observations with the wider team and uphold excellent safeguarding practice.
- What you will bring
- Relevant experience supporting children or young people in education, SEN, care, youth or community settings is desirable.
- You will be patient, reliable and confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- QTS is not required for this support role.
- Useful experience includes sensory regulation, classroom support, autism support, communication, safeguarding.
- Why work with Senovo
- You will receive PAYE pay, clear assignment information and specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
- We provide straightforward communication throughout registration and placement and match opportunities to your experience, availability and travel area.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.
Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.
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Sensory Support Teaching Assistant – Southwark employer: Senovo
Senovo is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of both staff and pupils. Located in Camden, this role provides unique opportunities for professional growth within a dedicated team, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with special educational needs. With competitive pay and a focus on collaboration, Senovo fosters an environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
