Sen Ta Tooting

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Tooting; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing support from Teaching Talent

Training & professional development

Potential permanent employment

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in London is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a welcoming primary school in Tooting.

You will work closely with teachers and the SENCo to provide tailored support, including 1:1 and small group interventions, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding, communication, and teamwork. A DBS check is required, and ongoing professional development is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN
• Experience within a school, nursery, or similar setting
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for pupils with a range of needs, including 1:1 support, small group interventions, or classroom-based assistance
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to plan and deliver support

Skills

SEN experience

Classroom support

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Needed - Tooting

Location: Tooting, South West London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Ongoing

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive primary school? We are working with welcoming and inclusive schools in Tooting that are seeking dedicated SEN TAs to support pupils with additional needs and help them achieve their full potential.

About the Role

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and learning needs. The role may involve 1:1 support, small group interventions, or classroom-based assistance.

What We Offer

• Full-time, long-term opportunities in supportive Tooting schools
• Competitive daily rates based on experience
• Ongoing support from an experienced education agency
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Potential for permanent employment

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN
• Experience within a school, nursery, or similar setting
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children who require additional support while developing your SEN experience within a welcoming school community.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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