SEN Teaching Assistant

Ortus Recruitment; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

REC Corporate Member

Ethical recruitment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ortus Recruitment Ltd in Southeast London is hiring a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support and assist with small group interventions. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4pm, with a PAYE daily rate of £93-£105 and an ASAP start.

Placements in mainstream primary and SEN specialist schools; experience with SEMH, autism, or general learning difficulties preferred. You will help create an inclusive classroom, build relationships with pupils, staff and families, and support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working 1:1 or in groups with children in a school or childcare setting.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.
• A genuine passion for the wellbeing and development of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEN, helping them access learning in a way that works for them.
• Support small group interventions and assist the class teacher with planning, delivery and resources.
• Help create an inclusive, stimulating and safe classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support children's emotional, social and academic development throughout the school day.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Relationship building

Patience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Full-time Monday to Friday (8:30am-4pm) | Southeast London | £93-£105 per day PAYE | ASAP Start

Are you the kind of person who walks into a classroom and immediately wants to make a difference? We're looking for someone passionate, adaptable, and ready to show up for children who need it most.

Ortus Recruitment is partnering with mainstream and SEN specialist schools in Southeast London to find a committed Teaching Assistant who is happy working 1:1 with SEN pupils, supporting small groups, or as a general classroom TA. We'll match you to the right school and setting based on your experience.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with special educational needs, building trust and helping them access learning in a way that works for them
• Support small group interventions and assist the class teacher with planning, delivery and resources
• Help create an inclusive, stimulating and safe classroom environment
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Support children's emotional, social and academic development throughout the school day

Placements are available in both mainstream primary schools and SEN specialist schools — so whether you have experience across complex needs, SEMH, autism or general learning difficulties, we want to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working 1:1 or in groups with children in a school or childcare setting
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities
• A genuine passion for the wellbeing and development of children
• Flexibility and resilience when navigating challenging behavioursStrong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Patience, empathy and calm problem-solving under pressure

Why Work with Ortus Recruitment

• REC Corporate Member - committed to ethical recruitment and giving every candidate the best chance of success
• We only partner with schools that have strong safeguarding cultures and welcoming, supportive staff teams
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development in education
• The chance to make a real difference for children from all kinds of backgrounds

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Long-term LOCATION: Southeast London SALARY: £93-£105 per day (PAYE, depending on experience) HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm START DATE: ASAP Start