Sen Teaching Assistant Primary

Ace Academics Consultancy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Academics are recruiting a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant / LSA to join a specialist education setting in Hammersmith & Fulham, London.

You will support primary-aged pupils with SEN, SEMH and additional needs, helping them re-engage with education and progress academically, socially and emotionally in very small class sizes.

The role features intensive 1:1 and 1:2 support, close collaboration with teachers and SEN professionals, and a long-term, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEN TA or LSA in primary settings.
• Ability to work 1:1 or 1:2 with pupils.
• Experience with SEN and SEMH is desirable.
• Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN primary pupils in classes of typically 1–2.
• Provide intensive 1:1 and highly personalised support.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Helping pupils access literacy, numeracy and the wider primary curriculum.
• Building trusted relationships with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream education.
• Supporting emotional regulation, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Adapting approaches to individual learning needs and styles.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN professionals and pastoral staff.
• Helping create a calm, nurturing and consistent learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Behaviour support

Education support

Job description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant / LSA

Hammersmith & Fulham, London

£120 - £135 per day | Full Time | Long Term

Ace Academics are recruiting a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Hammersmith & Fulham.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an extremely small, highly personalised learning environment, with typically just 1–2 pupils in a class. You will support primary-aged pupils with SEN, SEMH and additional needs, helping them re-engage with education and make progress academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

• Supporting SEN primary-aged pupils in classes of typically just 1–2 students
• Providing intensive 1:1 and highly personalised support
• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils access literacy, numeracy and the wider primary curriculum
• Building trusted relationships with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream education
• Supporting emotional regulation, confidence and positive behaviour
• Adapting your approach to each pupil's individual needs and learning style
• Working closely with teachers, SEN professionals and pastoral staff
• Helping create a calm, nurturing and consistent learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, LSA, Learning Support Practitioner or SEND Support Worker
• Experience supporting primary-aged children with additional needs
• Comfortable working closely with pupils on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis
• Experience with SEN and/or SEMH is highly desirable
• Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Confident supporting children who may require additional help with engagement, behaviour or emotional regulation
• A genuine interest in specialist and alternative education
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil well-being

What's on Offer?

• £120 - £135 per day, dependent on experience
• Full-time, long-term position
• Exceptional 1–2 pupil class sizes
• Highly personalised SEN provision
• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact with pupils who benefit from intensive individual support

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or LSA looking for a specialist role where you can work closely with pupils and see the impact of your support, we'd love to hear from you.

£200 referral bonus available for successful recommendations