SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: South East London
Pay: £90–£100 per day
Start Date: September 2026 
Contract: Full-time, long-term

TeacherActive are looking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEND setting in South East London.

This role is ideal for someone who has experience working with children and young people with complex needs, including autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, physical disabilities and learning difficulties.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop independence throughout the school day.

The role will include:

Supporting pupils with a range of complex SEND needs
Assisting with learning, communication and emotional regulation
Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff
Helping create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment
Supporting pupils with personal development and daily routines

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
A patient, caring and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

To apply, please contact Deion at TeacherActive:
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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.