SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years (3‑5) – Lambeth

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Lambeth. The role focuses on the Early Years unit, supporting children aged 3‑5 with complex and often non‑verbal needs. The position starts in September and offers a trial week to experience the setting before commencing full‑time.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to pupils aged 3‑5 with a range of additional needs.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and manage challenging behaviours.
• Assist pupils in developing communication, social, emotional and independence skills.
• Act as a positive role model and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver personalised learning and therapeutic support.

Required profile

• Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, preferably with young, non‑verbal children.
• Patient, resilient and confident in handling challenging behaviours.
• Positive role model with strong behaviour management abilities.
• Restraint training is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Experience supporting non‑verbal pupils.
• Behaviour management and positive behaviour strategies.
• Restraint training (desirable).

What we offer

• A trial week in September to meet the team and setting.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive, inclusive environment focused on pupil wellbeing.