SEN Teaching Assistant Full Time Temporary

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming mainstream primary school in Hornchurch.

You will provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs, helping access learning and develop social and emotional skills. Working with the class teacher and SENCO, you will implement personalised strategies, support behaviour, and collaborate with families and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience supporting children in a school.
• Experience with ASC/ADHD/SEMH (Special Educational Needs).
• Strong behaviour management.
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a consistent role model.
• Calm, resilient and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs.
• Build a trusting and consistent relationship with your assigned pupil.
• Act as a positive role model through calm, patient, and encouraging support.
• Support pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and related needs.
• Deliver personalised interventions and follow EHCP targets.
• Encourage emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Support learning across EYFS, KS1, KS2 as required.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, communication, and social skills.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

DBS Update Service

ASC/ADHD/SEMH experience

1 year experience

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Full-Time Immediate & September 2026 Starts Available Mainstream Primary School Hornchurch

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who can be a positive role model for children with additional needs?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hornchurch is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs. The school is seeking a confident, resilient, and patient individual who can build strong relationships, provide consistent support, and become a positive role model both inside and outside of the classroom.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for candidates with experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, or behavioural needs who are passionate about helping children reach their full potential.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work on a 1:1 basis, supporting a pupil throughout the school day. You will help them access learning, develop social and emotional skills, improve confidence, and engage positively within the classroom environment.

Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you will implement personalised learning strategies while encouraging independence and positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs.
• Build a trusting and consistent relationship with your assigned pupil.
• Act as a positive role model through calm, patient, and encouraging support.
• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and associated behavioural needs.
• Deliver personalised interventions and follow EHCP targets.
• Encourage emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Support learning across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 as required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, communication, and social skills.

About You

To be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will have:

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience supporting children within a school.
• Experience working with pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, or other Special Educational Needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and act as a consistent role model.
• A calm, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Candidates with experience in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, behaviour support, youth offending services, or alternative provisions are also encouraged to apply.

The School

This welcoming primary school in Hornchurch is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school has a strong reputation for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and works closely with families and external professionals to ensure every child receives the individual support they need.

You will join an experienced and collaborative team with access to excellent training, ongoing professional development, and a supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing.

Why Apply?

• Full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position.
• Immediate and September 2026 starts available.
• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent contract.
• Work within a supportive mainstream primary school.
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, therapists, and behaviour specialists.
• Make a genuine difference to a child’s education and wellbeing every day.