Are you a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a real impact in a supportive and high-achieving school community? Opogo Education is recruiting on behalf of a primary school in Lewisham that is deeply committed to inclusive education, pupil development, and academic excellence.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, caring, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant eager to support pupils with a wide range of special educational needs in a well-resourced and forward-thinking setting.
About the Role – SEN Teaching Assistant
As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will provide vital support to pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 (KS1), and/or Key Stage 2 (KS2). Working closely with class teachers and the SENCO, you will help deliver personalised strategies to support children with SEND. Your work will empower pupils to access learning, build confidence, and form positive relationships within the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs.
*Assist in planning and delivering tailored interventions aligned with EHCP targets.
*Encourage pupil independence and nurture emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
*Work collaboratively with teaching staff, the SENCO, and external specialists to ensure consistent support.
*Monitor and record pupil progress, contributing to regular SEN reviews and meetings.
*Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every child can succeed.
*Support with personal care when required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
Candidate Requirements
*Proven experience supporting children with SEN in a school or educational setting.
*A positive, patient, and proactive approach to behaviour management and pupil engagement.
*Strong understanding of SEND conditions such as autism, ADHD, and SEMH.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with staff, pupils, and families.
*Experience with personal care is desirable but not essential.
*Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or SEND training are advantageous.
The pay range advertised is based on employment through an umbrella company.
About Opogo Education
Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model making it faster, fairer and more efficient. Our benefits include:
*Easy-to-use mobile app: set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
*Higher rates: our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
*One-click timesheets: approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
*Smart match: we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
*Social enterprise: we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.
Apply now to join Opogo and take the next step in your career as a trusted SEN Teaching Assistant in Lewisham.
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Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.