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SEN Teaching Assistant - ARP Unit (Lewisham)
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 101 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Lewisham
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant – ARP Unit (Lewisham)
Full-time | September Start | £101.40 – £110 per day (experience dependent)
A rewarding, full-time SEN role in a respected Lewisham primary school – perfect for those who thrive in calm, nurturing environments.
We are supporting a well-regarded mainstream primary school in Lewisham with a specialist on-site ARP unit. The school supports children with high SEN and SEMH needs from across the borough. You will be joining a dedicated provision that offers structured, targeted support to pupils who require tailored interventions to thrive.
This long-term role is ideal for experienced SEN support staff, psychology graduates, or aspiring teachers and therapists looking to gain meaningful classroom experience before progressing in education or clinical fields.
About the Role
You’ll work directly in the school’s ARP provision, reporting to the ARP Unit Manager and SENCO. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils aged 5–11 with communication, sensory, emotional, and behavioural needs
Providing 1:1 and small group support, including emotional regulation and de-escalation strategies
Adapting learning materials and approaches with the guidance of the SEN team
Building positive routines and helping pupils access learning in a calm, consistent environment
Supporting personal care when required
What We’re Looking For
Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in school or care settings
Confident working with children with autism, ADHD, and SEMH
Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
Comfortable working 1:1 or as part of a structured intervention team
Enthusiastic about working with pupils with complex needs and helping them make progress socially and emotionally
Why Apply Through Milk Education?
Free access to CPD-accredited training, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Trauma-Informed Practice and more
Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella deductions
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Clear pathway into teaching, therapy, or educational psychology careers
This role is due to start in September, with trials and interviews taking place as soon as possible.
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