SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Sutton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants for full-time roles across Wallington, Sutton and Carshalton. Start dates are September/October 2026, with placements in welcoming mainstream primary schools.

You will support children with SEN, work closely with teachers, and help create inclusive learning environments in the new term. We welcome candidates with SEN experience or graduates in Psychology or Criminology seeking education-based experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Recent graduates in Psychology or Criminology seeking education experience.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN in mainstream primary classrooms.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement individualised learning plans.
• Assist with behaviour management and small-group interventions.

Skills

SEN experience

Psychology graduate

Criminology graduate

Teamwork

Job description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants Required

Location: Wallington, Sutton and Carshalton

Start Date: September/October 2026

We are currently working with a range of welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary schools acrossWallington, Sutton and Carshalton.
They are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams for the upcoming new term.

These are full-time roles starting in September 2026, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of children with additional needs.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re keen to hear from candidates who have previous experience supporting children with special educational needs.
As well as graduates in Psychology or Criminology who are looking to gain valuable experience in education.

Ideal qualities for these roles:

• Patience, empathy, and a calm approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• A good understanding of SEN (e.g., autism, ADHD, learning difficulties)
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• A genuine interest in helping children thrive

If you're passionate about education and want to be part of a dedicated school team, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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