SEN Teaching Assistant

Monkfrith Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Monkfrith Primary School in London is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in a caring, inclusive classroom.

The role suits someone with experience in education, strong communication, and a flexible, patient approach, committed to ongoing professional development and working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE Grade 5/C or above, or equivalent).
• Experience or a strong interest in working with children with special educational needs.
• A flexible and creative approach to supporting learning.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, colleagues, and parents.
• A calm, positive, and patient manner.
• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Experience working with children in an

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Experience or strong interest in SEN

Flexible and creative approach to学习

Excellent communication skills

Calm, positive, patient manner

Collaborative team player

Enthusiastic and committed to ongoing/

Education

GCSE Grade 5/C or above or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs and a flexible, proactive approach to learning.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE Grade 5/C or above, or equivalent)
• Experience or a strong interest in working with children with special educational needs
• A flexible and creative approach to supporting learning
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, colleagues, and parents
• A calm, positive, and patient manner
• Ability to work constructively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of strategies and approaches that support children with a range of educational needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory needs)

If you are passionate about helping every child thrive and are looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.