SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants for primary schools across Tooting, Streatham and Wimbledon. These full-time roles start at the end of April 2026 and offer a rewarding opportunity to support children with additional needs in inclusive classrooms.

Ideal candidates will have experience supporting children with SEN (autism, ADHD, learning difficulties) and a genuine desire to help pupils thrive.

Qualifications

• We’re keen to hear from candidates who have previous experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• We are also keen on graduates in Psychology or Criminology who are looking to gain valuable experience in education.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN in primary schools across Tooting, Streatham and Wimbledon.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive classroom.
• Demonstrate patience and adaptability to meet individual pupil needs.
• Undertake safeguarding checks and participate in required training.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

SEN understanding

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants Required

Location: Tooting, Streatham and Wimbledon

Start Date: April 2026

We are currently working with a range of welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary schools across Tooting, Streatham and Wimbledon. They are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams for the upcoming new term.

These are full-time roles starting at the end of April 2026, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of children with additional needs.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re keen to hear from candidates who have previous experience supporting children with special educational needs. We are also keen on graduates in Psychology or Criminology who are looking to gain valuable experience in education.

Ideal qualities for these roles:

• Patience, empathy, and a calm approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• A good understanding of SEN (e.g., autism, ADHD, learning difficulties)
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• A genuine interest in helping children thrive

If you're passionate about education and want to be part of a dedicated school team, we'd love to hear from you.

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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