SEN TA

Job Opportunity: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Location: Putney
Start Date: September 2025 (Trial available before start date)

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) and making a real difference in their learning journey? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our vibrant mainstream primary school. If you have a strong background in supporting students with SEN and are ready to take on a rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with students who require additional support to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential. Your role will involve:

• Supporting individual children or small groups of children with a variety of SEN needs

• Helping to implement tailored learning plans and activities

• Promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment

• Collaborating with teachers and the SENCO to monitor and track progress

• Encouraging social, emotional, and behavioural development

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience supporting children with SEN in a mainstream primary setting

• A strong understanding of different SEN needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH

• The ability to adapt quickly to different teaching methods and learning environments

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A proactive, positive, and patient approach to working with children

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Weekly and holiday pay options

• Opportunity to trial the role before the official September start date

• A supportive and welcoming team of staff and leadership

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• The chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives and education

• Interview and trial guidance 

How to Apply:

If you have the skills and experience to support our students and are excited about the opportunity to join a forward-thinking school, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience by 22nd of June 2025.

Interviews and trials will take place before the September start date.

We look forward to meeting you and discussing how you can contribute to our inclusive school community!