SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Whitmore; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting for a caring SEN Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Bromley to support pupils with additional needs across KS1 and KS2. This role focuses on 1:1 support, behaviour management and helping children engage in learning.

The ideal candidate will have SEN experience, relevant qualifications or training in education or childcare, and the ability to adapt support for individual learning and behavioural needs while maintaining a calm, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN experience - essential
• Relevant qualifications or training in education, SEN, childcare or a related area
• Experience supporting pupils 1:1
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• The flexibility to work with children across KS1 and KS2
• Experience or confidence working within a mainstream primary school
• A calm, supportive and patient approach
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs
• Work across KS1 and KS2, depending on the school's requirements
• Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development
• Deliver individual and small-group activities
• Assist teachers with classroom learning and day-to-day routines
• Use positive and consistent behaviour management strategies
• Encourage pupils to build confidence, independence and engagement
• Adapt support to suit individual learning and behavioural needs

Skills

1:1 support

KS1

KS2

Behaviour management

Communication

Patience

Education

Qualifications or training in education, SEN, childcare

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

We are recruiting for a caring, patient and confident SEN TA to join a mainstream primary school in Bromley, supporting pupils with additional needs across KS1 and KS2.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has previous SEN experience, is confident supporting children on a 1:1 basis, and has strong behaviour management skills.

About the Role

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs

• Work across KS1 and KS2, depending on the school's requirements

• Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development

• Deliver individual and small-group activities

• Assist teachers with classroom learning and day-to-day routines

• Use positive and consistent behaviour management strategies

• Encourage pupils to build confidence, independence and engagement

• Adapt support to suit individual learning and behavioural needs

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous SEN experience - essential

• Relevant qualifications or training in education, SEN, childcare or a related area

• Experience supporting pupils 1:1

• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills

• The flexibility to work with children across KS1 and KS2

• Experience or confidence working within a mainstream primary school

• A calm, supportive and patient approach

• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning

Location: Bromley
Setting: Mainstream Primary School
Focus: SEN Support 1:1 Behaviour Management

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.