New Job: SEN TA in Lewisham

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SEN Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | September

Are you an SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils with additional needs within a nurturing and well-supported primary school environment? This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Lewisham from September 2026 would suit a graduate or experienced SEN Teaching Assistant passionate about inclusion and child development.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, speech and language difficulties, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health needs. Staff work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to ensure pupils receive consistent and personalised support throughout the school day.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will provide one-to-one and small-group support within the classroom, helping pupils access learning, build confidence and regulate emotions. This SEN Teaching Assistant role would suit aspiring SEN Teachers, Educational Psychologists or Speech & Language Therapists.

SEN Teaching Assistant – September 2026
Weekly Pay | £475–£510 per week

What the school can offer an SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Excellent SEN-focused training and professional development


• Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs


• Strong pastoral systems and experienced SEN leadership


• Opportunities to support intervention programmes and EHCP targets


• A collaborative and supportive primary staff team


• Structured behaviour systems and consistent classroom routines


• Valuable experience for future careers within SEN and education


• Long-term progression opportunities within the school

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will:

• Hold strong A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) and a BA degree


• Be patient, proactive and confident supporting children with SEN


• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff


• Support pupils both academically and emotionally


• Be passionate about inclusive education and child development

If you are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant role that offers meaningful SEN experience within a supportive primary school, this is an excellent Lewisham opportunity from September 2026.

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SEN Teaching Assistant | Lewisham | September | INDSUP