Autism & Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant required in Lambeth

SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant

Location: Lambeth

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm Contract: Full-Time

About the Role

Principal Education is recruiting dedicated, patient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), complex needs and additional learning needs.

Working across secondary and post-16 provisions, you will provide tailored support to students through a combination of 1:1 support and small-group activities, helping them access learning, develop independence, build confidence and achieve their individual goals.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with individuals with additional needs, whether gained through education, care, psychology, residential settings or community-based support.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with ASD, complex needs and additional learning needs.

Help students access learning activities and tailored learning strategies.

Adapt your communication and support strategies to meet individual student needs.

Build positive, trusting relationships with students.

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of professional backgrounds, particularly:

Care Assistants & Support Workers

Psychology Graduates

SEN Teaching Assistants

Residential Support Workers

Behaviour Mentors

Youth Workers

You do not necessarily need previous classroom experience. We are interested in individuals who have the right attitude, transferable skills and genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

Essential Qualities

Patient, empathetic and resilient, with a calm and positive approach.

Confident supporting individuals with ASD and complex needs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to build positive relationships and establish trust with young people.

A genuine commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and student wellbeing.

Why Apply?

Full-time, Monday–Friday position.

Consistent working hours, 8:30am–4:00pm.

Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEN setting.

Work across secondary and post-16 provisions.

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.

Interested?

If you have experience in care, support work, psychology, youth work, behaviour support or SEN education, we would love to hear from you.

To discuss this opportunity or your suitability, contact Fatima-Zohra Chehalfi at  or call (phone number removed).

Submitting an updated CV with your expression of interest will strengthen your application