Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Chingford, London

Academics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Academics is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a long‑term, full‑time role in Chingford, London, to support children with SEN. You will deliver 1:1 and small‑group support, help plan lessons, and prepare resources alongside the class teacher and SENCO.

The post requires primary school experience and familiarity with SEN needs such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and Speech & Language Difficulties. Start October or November 2026; permanent contract for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school with SEN students.
• Experience delivering 1:1 and small-group support.
• Familiarity with Makaton, PECS or Colourful Semantics.
• Experience with autism, Down syndrome, language or communication needs, or challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day SEN support, delivering 1:1 and small group sessions.
• Assist with planning lessons and preparing resources and materials.
• Work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Primary school

1:1 support

Group support

SENCO collaboration

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Colourful Semantics

Job description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Chingford, London

Do you have experience working with children with SEN?

Are you passionate about SEN?

Are you seeking a new full time role in Chingford, London working with SEN children?

A lovely primary school in Enfield, London are seeking an experienced and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join them as soon as possible. This will be a long term contract until the end of the academic year with the view of a permanent contract for the right candidate.

• Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Chingford, London
• Chingford, London (Waltham Forest)
• October or November 2026 start
• £26,000 - £36,000
• Full time & permanent contract
• Monday to Friday (8:30am-3:45pm)
• Excellent education and training provided
• Local to station
• Car Park Available

This is a large, vibrant and happy primary school located in Chingford, London with a positive approach to learning and behaviour.

They are located within walking distance of stations and they also have a number of bus routes that stop directly outside of the school making this school extremely accessible via public transport. There is also a large car park for those who drive.

For this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will be required to provide day-to-day support, delivering 1:1 and small group sessions as well as helping to plan lessons by preparing resources and materials.

You will be required to work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to provide a happy and fun environment for your key child to learn and enjoy attending school.

The Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant

• You must have experience of working within a primary school
• You must have recent SEN Teaching Assistant experience
• You must have experience using either Makaton, PECS or Colourful Semantics
• You must have experience working with children with either Autism, Down Syndrome, Global Delay, Speech & Language Difficulties, Complex Needs/ Challenging Behaviour, SEMH, EBD, MLD, ADHD or Aspergers
• You must be open to working with children in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 (depending on your preference)
• This primary school can offer fantastic training and continued professional development.
• This SEN Teaching Assistant role will suit either an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or an aspiring class teacher. You must have some form of SEN TA experience for this role.

Please note that you will only be contacted if you have recent SEN Teaching Assistant experience in the UK.

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Chingford, London

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Chingford, London

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy