SEN Teaching Assistant

Floreat Wandsworth Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal

Job summary

Floreat Wandsworth Primary School is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who has a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs, helping to enhance their learning, and nurture their social and emotional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing, diverse and welcoming Primary School within GLF Schools, where excellent CPD opportunities are offered and staff collaborate across a cluster for career progression and shared best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEN is preferred but not essential.
• Passion for working with primary aged children in 1:1 and group settings.
• Ability to work with honesty, perseverance and curiosity for all learners.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage pupils in a positive and calm way to achieve high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN in 1:1 and small group settings.
• Contribute to their learning and social/emotional development.
• Work with colleagues to create inclusive learning environments.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 work

Group work

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Positive behaviour

Job description

Are you looking to work in a high-performing and supportive school where you can make a genuine difference?

Floreat Wandsworth Primary School is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who has a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs, helping to enhance their learning, and nurture their social and emotional development.

If you’re looking to join a professional and caring team that truly values its staff, we’d love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing, diverse and welcoming Primary School. Our school has a passion and understanding of what effective learning is, and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. In return for your hard work we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team. Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working with children with SEN is preferred but not essential.
• A passion for working with primary aged children in a 1:1 and a group scenario, anda determination that they will become knowledgeable and virtuous.
• A desire to work with honesty, perseverance and curiosity, and in service of all the learners in our school.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage pupils in a positive and calm way so that they achieve the highest standards in their learning.

About Floreat Wandsworth:

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Floreat Wandsworth, our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School and Danetree Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Associate 2, Point 6 - 12 - £25,037 - £25,522 (Plus £999 Inner London Weighting)

Actual Salary: £23,331.89 - £23,766.52 (incl. of Inner London)

Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm (Term-Time 39 weeks)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Interview Date: TBC