Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Walthamstow, London

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car park available

Excellent training provided

Local to station

Job summary

Academics Ltd in London is seeking a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with varied needs at a Walthamstow primary school.

You will deliver 1:1 and small group sessions, help plan lessons, and work with the class teacher and SENCO to create a positive learning environment. The role is full-time and permanent, with straightforward hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN in a school setting.
• Experience in primary school environments is essential.
• Experience with Makaton, PECS or Colourful Semantics is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with SEN

Experience in primary school

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Colourful Semantics

Job description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Walthamstow, London

• Walthamstow, London (Waltham Forest)
• November 2026
• 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

Do you have experience working with children with SEN?

Are you passionate about SEN?

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

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Walthamstow, London

This is a large, vibrant and happy primary school located in Walthamstow, 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 - Walthamstow, London

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