SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Plus Limited; Acton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a vibrant primary school in Acton. You'll support children with special educational needs, following planned activities and ensuring a safe, nurturing learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEND and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Autism and non-verbal children desirable.
• Ability to follow directions from the class teacher and SENCO.

Responsibilities

• Support the child's learning both in class and one-on-one.
• Conduct intervention sessions in Speech and Language.

Skills

Experience with children with SEND

Ability to build rapport with children

Nurturing approach

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | September 2025

Location: Acton, Ealing

Full-time 5 days/week - Salary based on experience

Are you an experienced, dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new role? If so, we want to hear from you!

Teach Plus are currently working with a 3-form entry, diverse and vibrant primary school who are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to work across different year groups.

You will be required to work with several pupils, both in class and on a one-to-one basis.You will also be expected to run effective intervention groups in Speech and Language and occupational therapy activities.

The school is an inclusive school that is rich in culture, dedicated teachers and teaching assistants work to the highest of standards to ensure pupils have the very best learning opportunities and build strong relationships with parents, pupils and colleagues.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to:

• Follow the class teacher and SENCO's direction in supporting the child both inside and outside the classroom
• Follow plans for activities and intervention sessions provided by the class teacher
• Support with learning
• Ensure the child feels supported and safe by having a warm and nurturing approach

The ideal candidate for the SEN Teaching Assistant role will have:

• Have experience working with children with SEND
• Ideally you would have experience working with children with Autism and children who are non-verbal
• The ability to build rapport with the child and be able to respond to the child's individual needs
• Follow direction from the class teacher, SENCO, external agencies such as Speech and Language Therapist

Next steps:

If this SEN Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus

Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency.Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.

We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.

With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.

We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.