SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: Lewisham, South East London
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible for the right candidate
Contract Type: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Salary: £95- £105 per day (dependent on experience)

Veritas Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lewisham to recruit a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.

The Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs (including autism, ADHD, and speech & language difficulties).
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to support pupils' academic and social development.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment tailored to each child's needs.
• Support pupils with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitor progress.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children with SEN in a primary school or similar setting.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting the educational and personal development of children.
• A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant certificate) is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly school environment.
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through Veritas Education.
• The chance to work in a diverse and vibrant part of London.
• Dedicated consultant support from Veritas throughout your placement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in education or make a real impact in a supportive primary setting.

Interested?
Apply now with your CV or contact Veritas Education to find out more. We look forward to helping you take the next step in your career.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'