Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Walthamstow, London

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

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistant in Walthamstow, London. The role is full-time and permanent, with hours from 8:30am to 3:45pm, supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group sessions, prepare resources, and assist with lesson planning alongside the class teacher and SENCO. The school offers strong training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school.
• Recent SEN TA experience.
• Experience using Makaton, PECS or Colourful Semantics.
• Experience with children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Global Delay, Speech & Language Difficulties, Complex Needs/Challenging Behaviour, SEMH, EBD, MLD, ADHD or Aspergers.
• Open to working with EYFS, KS1 or KS2.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support, delivering 1:1 and small group sessions.
• Help plan lessons by preparing resources and materials.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCO to create a happy and engaging learning environment.

Skills

SEN TA experience

1:1 support

Group support

EYFS/KS1/KS2 flexibility

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Colourful Semantics

Job description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Walthamstow, London

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?

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 - 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

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.

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Walthamstow, London

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Walthamstow, London

Waltham Forest, London

Waltham Forest, 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