SEN TA - Secondary (Chingford) | Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm

Senploy; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Long-term placement

Temporary-to-permanent pathway

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Chingford, Waltham Forest. This full-time role involves providing tailored 1:1 support to students with SEN and delivering small-group interventions to reinforce classroom learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience in SEN or related settings, strong communication skills and a patient, adaptable approach. An Enhanced DBS check is required, with a potential permanent opportunity after a long-term

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEN in secondary settings.
• Ability to adapt support to individual learning needs.
• Patience, reliability and proactive approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to secondary students with SEN.
• Deliver small-group interventions to reinforce learning.
• Support teachers by adapting activities and explaining instructions.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive peer relationships.
• Help maintain a structured, inclusive classroom environment.
• Recognise when students struggle and respond with appropriate support.
• Monitor engagement and progress, sharing observations with staff.
• Promote positive behaviour through clear communication.
• Work with SENCO to support individual learning needs.
• Follow safeguarding procedures to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Apply previous experience in SEN or related fields.

Skills

One-to-one support

Group interventions

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Long Term Futures is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Chingford, Waltham Forest. This full-time role involves providing tailored 1:1 support to students with SEN and delivering small-group interventions to reinforce classroom learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience in SEN or related settings, strong communication skills and a patient, adaptable approach. An Enhanced DBS check is required, with a potential permanent opportunity after a long-term