SEN Teaching Assistant - London

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Dedicated account manager

Long-term opportunities

Role recognition by schools

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants in Leyton, London to support children with additional needs in primary settings.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, assisting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and helping create a safe, structured learning environment. You will work closely with schools and an account manager to develop your skills.

We offer ongoing training, long-term opportunities, and recognition for the important work you do in uplifting pupil development.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND (personal or professional) required.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support.
• Support pupils with additional needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH).
• Help create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - London

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Leyton, London

Salary: Pay to scale (Depending on level of experience)

Contract: Full-time

You're the calm in the classroom. The steady presence. The one who truly makes a difference.

We are working in partnership with inclusive and nurturing primary schools in Leyton, London, who are currently seeking SEN Teaching Assistants. These schools genuinely value their support staff and the vital role they play in students' development.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Support pupils with additional needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH)
• Help create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience with SEND (personal or professional)
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency
• Builds strong relationships and trust quickly

What you'll get:

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support from a dedicated account manager
• Long-term opportunities in schools that truly value your contribution
• You're not "just" a Teaching Assistant and we ensure the schools recognise that too.

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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