Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Twickenham is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Key Stage 2 from September 2026. This full-time, long-term role runs 08:30–15:30 daily and offers parking on site or easy access by public transport.

You will support pupils with emotional and learning needs, assist teachers with differentiated activities, and help pupils academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or criminology preferred.
• Experience supporting pupils with emotional and learning needs.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional regulation and behaviour.
• Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils academically and socially.

Skills

Psychology graduate

Criminology graduate

SEN experience

Behaviour support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Calling Aspiring Educational Psychologists!

We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant!

Twickenham

Full Time Long Term Role - Key Stage 2

September 2026

Hours of 08:30 - 15:30 each day

Parking available on site or easy access via public transport

Are you considering a future in educational psychology, mental health, or teaching?

A supportive and well-resourced primary school in Twickenham is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work in Key Stage 2, supporting pupils with additional emotional and learning needs.

This role allows you to apply psychology theory in a real classroom setting.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting children with emotional regulation and behaviour
• Working closely with pupils who need additional encouragement
• Assisting teachers with differentiated learning activities
• Supporting pupils both academically and socially

Perfect for educators who are:

• Psychology or Criminology graduates
• Experienced SEN or behaviour support staff
• Patient, reflective, and emotionally intelligent
• Looking for meaningful, hands-on experience

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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