Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused primary school in Camden is seeking multiple SEN Teaching Assistants to join their inclusive environment. The ideal candidates should have experience supporting pupils with special educational needs and possess strong relational skills. Responsibilities include promoting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and fostering positive relationships within the school community. This opportunity offers competitive pay and ongoing professional development within a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Competitive rates of pay

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
• Ability to provide small-group support.
• Demonstrated nurturing and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN to engage in learning.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Contribute to an inclusive school environment.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs

Confidence in providing 1:1 support

Nurturing and patient demeanor

Commitment to inclusion and equality

Collaborative team skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking multiple SEN Teaching Assistants to join a caring, inclusive, and community-focused primary school in Camden. This school prides itself on strong relationships, high expectations, and a nurturing environment where every child is supported to succeed both academically and personally.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference and who value working closely with families, staff, and the wider school community.

Ideal candidates

• Have experience supporting pupils with special educational needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or additional learning needs
• Be confident providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Be nurturing, patient, and resilient
• Share a commitment to inclusion, equality, and community values
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN to access the curriculum and engage in learning
• Promote pupils’ emotional wellbeing, independence, and confidence
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school environment

We offer

• A supportive and close-knit school community
• A strong emphasis on teamwork and staff wellbeing
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience

If you are a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to join a school that truly values its community and places children at the heart of everything it does, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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