Location: Lambeth, London, England
Pay: £93 – £105, depending on qualifications and experience.
Start date: 23 November 2026; immediate start available
Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.
Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.
About the role
Transparency Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school opportunity in Lambeth, supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). You will help make learning and daily routines accessible through patient, attentive support.
You will learn how pupils communicate interest, preferences and discomfort. Personal care is part of the role, with specialist physical support provided only in line with individual plans and appropriate training.
About the role
Transparency Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school opportunity in Lambeth, supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). You will help make learning and daily routines accessible through patient, attentive support.
You will learn how pupils communicate interest, preferences and discomfort. Personal care is part of the role, with specialist physical support provided only in line with individual plans and appropriate training.
Key responsibilities
Support sensory activities, adapted stories and opportunities for pupils to make choices.
Provide dignified personal care and follow agreed guidance for physical support.
Record engagement and work with colleagues to recognise individual progress.
Requirements
To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:
Experience in SEND education, complex-needs support or a relevant care setting.
A respectful approach to personal care and careful observation of individual responses.
Dependable teamwork; relevant communication or moving-and-handling training is useful.
Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.
Higher rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent where relevant. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.
What the role offers
Contribute to meaningful achievements that reflect each pupil's own learning and communication needs.
Why Transparency Education?
We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:
A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations...
SEND Teaching Assistant - PMLD - Specialist School in Lambeth employer: Transparency Education
Transparency Education is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and professional environment for SEN Teaching Assistants in Croydon. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through continuous professional development and a dedicated consultant for guidance, we ensure that our staff feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises collaboration, inclusivity, and the well-being of both staff and students.
