SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Plus; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Maida Vale is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant starting September 2025. Your role will involve supporting a child with Autism, using tailored strategies to promote their learning and wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and a passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting children with SEND.
• Experience with children with ASD and challenging behaviour.
• Passion for working with children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support a child in Reception with Autism and challenging behaviour.
• Follow the class teacher and SENCO's direction in supporting the child.
• Build a strong, positive relationship with the child.

Skills

Problem Solving

Building Rapport

Adaptability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant September 2025

Location: Maida Vale, London

Full-time, 5 days/week

Salary: 100 - 110 per day

Are you a creative, adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant who has strong problem solving skills? If so, we want to hear from you!

Teach Plus are currently working with a one-form entry, welcoming and supportive primary school who are seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join them from September on an ongoing basis.

The school is located in the heart of Maida Vale and has strong links with the local community. They are a diverse, vibrant school who promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity. The school encourages children and staff to have a growth mindset, reflecting on being the best they can be and what they can do to always strive for improvement.

The role of the SEN Teaching Assistant will be to support a child in Reception with Autism and challenging behaviour.

As a 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
• Build a strong, positive relationship, setting clear boundaries with the child
• Follow plans for activities and intervention sessions provided by the class teacher
• Support with learning and regulating behaviour using a range of strategies
• 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 a passion for working with children with SEND
• Have experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting children with SEND in a school setting
• Experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant with children with ASD and challenging behaviour
• The ability to build rapport with the child and be able to respond to the child's individual needs
• Follow directions from the class teacher, SENCO and other members of staff

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.