Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Peak Education Recruitment Ltd
  • Oct 24, 2025
Seasonal Education

Job Description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 2/3 Immediate Start

Location: Lewisham

Pay: £475-£600 per week (DOE)

Contract: Full-time, ongoing

We're looking for a committed Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a mixed Year 2/3 class in a warm, inclusive specialist setting. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) and behavioural needs, who values small class sizes and a child-centred approach.

About the School

This South East London school offers a calm, structured environment where every child is supported to thrive. With small class sizes and a strong staff-to-pupil ratio, the team works collaboratively to nurture emotional wellbeing, independence, and academic progress. The school's inclusive ethos is at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

You'll provide tailored support to pupils with ASD and behavioural needs, working closely with the class teacher to promote engagement, consistency, and positive routines. The role includes 1:1 and small group support, with a focus on emotional regulation and learning.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience supporting children with Autism and behavioural needs
  • DBS on the Update Service (essential)
  • Immediate availability
  • Confident supporting primary-aged pupils, ideally in Years 2 or 3
  • Calm, patient, and proactive approach

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or get in touch to discuss the role further.

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.