SEND Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Secondary School | Lambeth | September Start

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Lambeth is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential in a positive school environment.

The Role

As an LSA, you will work alongside teachers and the SEN team to support students with a range of additional learning needs, both in class and through small group or one-to-one interventions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide classroom, one-to-one, and small group support.
Assist students with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
Promote positive behaviour and student engagement.
Support teachers in delivering inclusive lessons.
Help create a safe and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
A genuine passion for education and supporting students.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Patient, proactive, and adaptable.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

Competitive daily rates of pay.
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.
Access to free CPD and training.Location: Lambeth, South London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

If you're ready to make a difference in a supportive secondary school, apply today with your CV and one of our education consultants will be in touch.

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 interviewVeritas 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed