- Immediate Start
• Long-term SEN Teaching Assistant
• Specialist Alternative School – Lewisham
• Up to £575 per week
Are you passionate about supporting young people who need a fresh start in education and want to make a real difference every day?
We are urgently recruiting a
SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in South East London supporting learners who have struggled in mainstream education. The role involves helping students rebuild confidence, engagement, and positive learning habits through strong pastoral support and consistent relationships.
You’ll be working in a setting focused on individual needs, supporting learners to overcome barriers, develop self-esteem, and make progress towards positive educational outcomes in line with the school’s “Success for Everyone” ethos.
Key responsibilities: • Supporting SEN learners in and out of the classroom
• Assisting with learning, engagement, and behaviour support
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and social development
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to help learners succeed
If you’re caring, proactive, and ready to make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you-apply now!
Why working with Horizon Teachers? - Excellent pay rates and ongoing support from a highly experienced staff
- Various pay methods available to suit your preferences
- The permanent equivalent rate is paid after 12 weeks of work, which usually means a pay rise!
- Get £300 voucher for a saucerful referral!
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
