Secondary Teaching Assistant

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Lewisham, South London

ASAP start | Temporary-to-permanent contract | Up to £575 per week

Horizon Teachers are supporting a secondary school in Lewisham, South London, in their search for an engaging and resourceful Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP.

The school is particularly keen to hear from Russell Group or other leading UK university graduates with experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs. Previous classroom or Teaching Assistant experience is preferable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring teacher to develop their classroom experience while helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

This Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Lewisham, South London, starts ASAP on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with the initial temporary placement running until July 2027 and the opportunity to secure a permanent position. Hit ‘Apply Now’ for the chance to earn up to £575 per week!

What the school are looking for in their Teaching Assistants:

A degree from a Russell Group or another leading UK university

Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs

Previous classroom or Teaching Assistant experience is preferable

An interest in progressing into teaching

Confidence supporting pupils with GCSE Maths and English

A patient, resilient approach and the ability to build rapport quickly with pupils

Confidence providing tailored support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and the SEN team, including assisting with classroom preparationWhy Horizon Teachers:

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