SEN Teaching Assistant — Primary Autism Support

Principal Education; Ealing; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long term role with same children

Route into permanent SEN TA roles

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking caring SEN Teaching Assistants to work in inclusive primary schools across Ealing, full-time until July 2027. You'll support children with autism and communication needs, including some non-verbal pupils, who do best with calm, consistent adults around them every day.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant you will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, use visuals, routines and sensory strategies to help children regulate, work with the class teacher and SENCO towards EHCP

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in schools, care, youth work or at home.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, term time.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new application.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Overseas police clearance if you've lived abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, in class and at play.
• Use visuals, routines and sensory strategies to help children regulate.
• Work with the class teacher and SENCO towards each child's EHCP targets.
• Help with personal care where needed.
• Build the trust that makes children feel safe and ready to learn.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

SEN experience

Patience and empathy

Full-time availability

DBS Update Service

Overseas police clearance

Job description

Principal Education is seeking caring SEN Teaching Assistants to work in inclusive primary schools across Ealing, full-time until July 2027. You'll support children with autism and communication needs, including some non-verbal pupils, who do best with calm, consistent adults around them every day.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant you will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, use visuals, routines and sensory strategies to help children regulate, work with the class teacher and SENCO towards EHCP