Energetic SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary (Maternity Cover)

London South East Academies Trust; Charlton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Manor Mead School is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for maternity cover up to 1 year. The role is 31 hours 10 minutes per week across 38 weeks per year, with core hours 8.45 am to 3.25 pm (plus 15 minutes weekly). Start date 1 January 2027.

The school emphasises safeguarding, training provided, and DBS checks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will work to support pupils with complex needs aged 2–11, assist in personal care, therapy needs, and wider

Qualifications

• We require someone with lots of energy and enthusiasm to support the educational and care needs of the special pupils attending our primary school at Manor Mead Shepperton.
• The role would suit those with school experience, graduates, school leavers or those looking for a career change as we offer full training.

Responsibilities

• To support the teacher in the classroom and in other learning environments/activities e.g. swimming pool, P.E. to enable children to make the most of their learning opportunities.
• To attend to the pupils’ personal requirements, physical care and therapy needs on a daily basis, including moving and handling children as necessary (following training)
• To manage pupils’ behaviour in line with school policy and procedures, following pupils’ individual Behaviour Management Plans and Strategies.
• To supervise pupils during break and lunch time as appropriate to support teachers and Senior Teaching Assistant: encouraging pupils to be physically active and to play
• To contribute to the organisation of classroom resources to ensure effective classroom management
• To encourage independence at all times
• To undertake specific tasks with individuals or small groups of pupils
• To be aware of school policies and support the implementation of these policies
• To record pupils’ progress on appropriate recording charts

Skills

Energy and enthusiasm

School experience

Education

School leavers / graduates welcome

Job description

Manor Mead School is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for maternity cover up to 1 year. The role is 31 hours 10 minutes per week across 38 weeks per year, with core hours 8.45 am to 3.25 pm (plus 15 minutes weekly). Start date 1 January 2027.

The school emphasises safeguarding, training provided, and DBS checks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will work to support pupils with complex needs aged 2–11, assist in personal care, therapy needs, and wider