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Job Title: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
Location: Bexley, South East London
Start Date: September 2025
Position Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Contract: Ongoing (via agency), with potential for long-term placement
Salary: £95-£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you a patient, empathetic, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs?
We are working on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Lewisham to recruit a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to start in September. This rewarding role involves providing tailored, individual support to a student with additional learning needs, helping them to thrive both academically and socially within the school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 support to a student with SEND, both inside and outside of the classroom
Implement strategies to support learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation
Work closely with the SENCO, class teachers, and external professionals
Track progress and provide feedback to staff and parents
Promote inclusion and encourage independence and confidence
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with children or young people with SEND (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH)
A calm, consistent, and nurturing approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing needs
A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
What We Offer:
A supportive agency team with education expertise
Opportunity to work in a well-resourced and caring school
Ongoing professional development and training
Potential to transition into a permanent position
Interested in applying?
Please send your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant experience and availability. Early applications are encouraged - interviews and trial days to be arranged promptly.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community
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