SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

Clarus Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London seeks an SEN Primary Teaching Assistant for a long-term, full-time position. The role involves supporting children with various additional needs in a Year 3 classroom, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Candidates should hold a relevant degree or NVQ 2 and possess strong interpersonal skills. If you are proactive, flexible, and passionate about child development, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children with special educational needs in a primary school setting.
• Good standard of English and Math.
• Effective communication skills with both adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with additional needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan for individual needs of SEN pupils.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Organizational skills and initiative

Understanding of child development

Education

Degree or NVQ 2 in teaching assistance

Job description

SEN Primary Teaching Assistant, Greater London

Client: Clarus Education

Location: Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 24326afa34be

Job Views: 5

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

Position: Long Term, Full time (at least an academic year)

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Havering

Would you like to work somewhere inspiring where taking risks and innovating is encouraged? If you share our vision for applying educational theory practically to create lifelong learners, then our school could be the right place for you.

We are seeking a capable and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support children’s learning in our Year 3 classroom. The role involves providing 1:1 and small group support for children with a range of additional needs, and collaborating with teachers to plan for the individual needs of our SEN pupils.

Requirements include a good standard of English and Math, and effective communication skills with both adults and children. You should be proactive and ready to embrace new challenges, working with groups and individuals.

Experience:

• Experience working with or caring for children with special educational needs in a primary school setting

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Ability to plan teaching and learning sequences to meet pupils' individual needs
• Understanding of child development
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Organizational skills and initiative
• Knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice, and legislation
• Understanding of the national curriculum and basic learning strategies

Qualifications:

• Degree or NVQ 2 in teaching assistance or equivalent qualifications/experience

Personal Qualifications:

• Ability to motivate and engage pupils
• Flexibility
• Self-motivated
• Initiative
• Supportive of the school's values and ethos