SEN Teaching Assistant – Mainstream School
Location: NW London
Salary: £97 – £100 Per Day
Contract: Full time
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:30am – 3:45pm
Are you a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity?
Our recruitment agency is currently working with a welcoming mainstream primary school that is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist SEN provision. You will be supporting a small group of approximately 6–10 pupils, each with a range of additional needs and individual learning profiles.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of special educational needs, including:
- Autism (ASC)
- Speech, language and communication needs
- Behavioural and emotional needs
- Social and interaction difficulties
- Additional learning and developmental needs
You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team to ensure pupils are supported both academically and socially, helping them to develop their confidence, independence and engagement in school.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN
- Support learning activities and help pupils access the mainstream curriculum
- Implement individual learning and behaviour support strategies
- Encourage positive communication, social interaction and independence
- Support pupils with emotional regulation and behavioural needs
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents/carers and other professionals
- Help create a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
- Experience supporting pupils with Autism, speech and language needs and/or behavioural needs
- A patient, nurturing and empathetic approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting challenging behaviour
- A genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential
- The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team
Relevant qualifications or experience in education, childcare, SEN or support work are desirable, although a strong attitude and relevant experience will also be considered.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you can make a real difference to the lives and educational outcomes of pupils with additional needs.
If you are a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with diverse needs and helping them thrive, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.