Iâ??m delighted to be supporting a well-regarded, inclusive special school in South London that provides education for children with complex needs and severe learning difficulties.
As someone with over ten yearsâ?? experience recruiting for Londonâ??s SEND schools, Iâ??ve had the privilege of seeing what truly exceptional SEND provision looks like.
This school is one of those settings: warm, creative, and deeply child-centred, with a team that puts communication, curiosity, and connection at the heart of everything they do.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference â?? a
SEN Teaching Assistant who brings empathy, patience, and positivity to every interaction.
Youâ??ll be joining a collaborative and highly skilled staff team, supporting children aged 2â??11 with a range of needs including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism, and sensory processing differences.
No two days are ever the same â?? you might be supporting children through sensory play, helping to develop communication using PECS or Makaton, or working alongside therapists to implement personalised learning plans. The schoolâ??s approach is nurturing, structured, and joyful; staff are encouraged to be creative and responsive in how they engage pupils.
What Youâ??ll Nee
- A genuine passion for working with children with additional needs
- Patience, empathy, and a positive, can-do attitude
- The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience supporting children with SEND (in school, care, or therapy settings)
- Confidence in using visual, sensory, or communication-based strategies (training can be provided)
What the School Offer
- A welcoming, forward-thinking team that values collaboration and compassion
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A modern, purpose-built environment designed to meet the needs of every learner
- Opportunities for progression and specialist training in SEND approaches
- A truly rewarding career where youâ??ll see the difference you make every day
If youâ??re someone who finds joy in helping children communicate, learn, and grow â?? and youâ??re looking to join a team that shares your values â?? Iâ??d love to hear from you.
The school is working with Horizon Teachers on an exclusive basis because we:
- Offer the highest rates of pay
- Ensure all our candidates have up to date training for the best opportunities
- Have a team of highly specialised consultants to help you find your perfect role!
Please get in touch for a confidential chat about the role, the setting, and how your experience could be the perfect fit!
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.
