PMLD Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist Secondary Setting (Lambeth)

We are currently working with a welcoming and highly supportive specialist school in Lambeth that is urgently seeking a committed SEND Teaching Assistant / Behavioural Specialist to support secondary-aged pupils, with an immediate start available.

About the role:

You will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), both verbal and non-verbal
• Moderate to severe learning difficulties
• Complex needs and associated behaviours

The setting caters for young people who require a highly structured, nurturing environment. Staff work closely with pupils to promote independence, communication, emotional regulation, and positive engagement with learning.

We are keen to hear from applicants who have:

• Experience supporting students with severe ASC and/or profound and multiple learning difficulties, or
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs

Experience with Theatre in Education (TIE), creative workshops, or expressive/interactive approaches to learning is highly desirable. A proactive, patient, and relationship-focused approach is essential, as building trust and consistency with pupils is central to the role.

About us:

Engage Education is one of the UK's most trusted education recruitment agencies, placing professional development and staff wellbeing at the heart of what we do.

We offer:

• Pay in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD and SEND-focused training
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• A £50 Amazon voucher for successful friend referrals

How to apply:

Apply directly below or contact us for more information. All applicants must hold appropriate qualifications, and any teaching staff must have a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

All candidates must hold a valid enhanced DBS check prior to starting work (full assistance provided).

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