SEN Teaching Assistant

Walnut Tree Walk Primary; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent primary school in Kennington seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work closely with children with special educational needs. The role involves delivering high-quality learning experiences and contributing to a nurturing team environment, essential for fostering students’ growth and development. Applicants should possess a commitment to educational excellence and have the relevant qualifications. The position offers a supportive atmosphere, well-being initiatives, and professional development opportunities, making it an ideal role for passionate educators.

Benefits

Access to training and CPD

Excellent well-being support

Inclusive and diverse learning environment

Supportive team of staff

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English required.
• Ability to inspire learning experiences for children.

Responsibilities

• Support a small group of SEN children under the direction of the SENDCo.
• Provide high-quality learning experiences to individuals and groups.
• Contribute to the supportive team environment in the school.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

High expectations for pupils

Motivation and enthusiasm

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths

GCSE or equivalent in English

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant sought for primary school in Kennington

Salary: NJC Scale 3 - points 5 to 6 - pro rata for part-year working

Hours: 32.5

Year Round?: No - 39 weeks per year (during school terms)

Permanent?: Yes

To Start: September 2025

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact Nicole Lightfoot by email at [e-mail]

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.

Applications Close: Monday 16th June 2025

Shortlisting: Tuesday 17th June 2025

Interviews: Friday 20th June 2025

Job Description:

We pride ourselves on our family ethos and creative curriculum which gives every child an opportunity to reach their full potential and nurture their individual talents. We offer a very broad and balanced curriculum so that children not only leave with high standards in Reading, Writing and Maths, but also experience outstanding arts provision. Our mission is for all children to ‘be the best they can be’ and to leave primary school in Year 6 as well-rounded children with a love of learning, ready for the next stage of their lives, and saying, “I know who I am.”

We are looking to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. The post will be working with a small group of SEN children in our new SEN space, under the direction of our SENDCo.

We seek to appoint:

• an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience of working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs in an educational setting
• someone with high expectations for all pupils, and who will help to provide high quality and inspiring learning experiences to individuals and groups of children
• someone with GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English, and who will contribute to the existing strong team of staff.

For successful candidates, we offer:

• willing, enthusiastic children with positive attitudes to learning and exemplary behaviour
• an inclusive and diverse learning environment
• a well-established and supportive team of staff in an over-subscribed two-form entry school
• excellent wellbeing support and access to training and CPD

Tagged as: Professional and Support

Application Documents:

Job-Description-and-Person-Spec-TA.docx

LBL-Application-form-new-blank.pdf