SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary 1:1 & Small Groups

Choice Teachers; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Teachers are seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Fulham primary school’s support team. You will provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support, help pupils access learning, and work closely with the SEND team to implement individual strategies.

The role requires patience, adaptability, and strong communication to support pupils with diverse needs and backgrounds. Experience in primary settings is advantageous, and full-time school-based work is offered.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting children or young people (in a school setting)
• Ideally have previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Learning Support Assistant or 1:1 Teaching Assistant
• Have experience supporting pupils with additional needs
• Be patient, calm and adaptable
• Be confident working 1:1 and with small groups
• Have good communication and relationship-building skills
• Be reliable and committed
• Be able to follow individual support plans and teacher guidance
• Experience within a primary school would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Support pupils with additional learning needs within the classroom
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team
• Help pupils access lesson content and classroom activities
• Provide academic, social and emotional support
• Encourage independence and positive engagement with learning
• Support pupils with communication and interaction
• Assist with implementing individual support strategies
• Help maintain a calm, inclusive and positive learning environment
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

Skills

1:1 support

Small groups

Communication

Relationship-building

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Choice Teachers are seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Fulham primary school’s support team. You will provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support, help pupils access learning, and work closely with the SEND team to implement individual strategies.

The role requires patience, adaptability, and strong communication to support pupils with diverse needs and backgrounds. Experience in primary settings is advantageous, and full-time school-based work is offered.