SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Havering, London

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Havering, London, starting January or February 2026. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs, working closely with class teachers to ensure quality education. Ideal candidates are experienced in SEN or recent graduates in Education or related fields. This permanent role offers excellent support and full-time hours, with a salary ranging from £26,000 to £32,000 per annum.

Benefits

Excellent support and training

Accessibility via local transport

Qualifications

• Experience working 1-2-1 with children with SEN.
• Recent graduates welcome with relevant degrees.
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a dedicated child in the classroom.
• Assist the class teacher with lessons.
• Build confidence and rapport with the allocated child.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Strong communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Education

Degree in Education, Psychology, Criminology or related field

Job description

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Havering, London

Are you passionate about working with children within a primary school who has Special Educational Needs? Do you have experience working closely with children who require extra support in primary school? Perhaps you are a recent graduate looking to help support children in mainstream primary schools with Special Educational Needs? Are you available full time from January or February 2026? A large mainstream primary school located in Havering, London is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join them from January or February 2026 on a full time & permanent contract to work alongside children with special educational needs.

Key Details

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Mainstream Primary School
• Havering, London
• January 2026 or February 2026 start
• Permanent contract
• £26,000-£32,000 per annum (pro rota’d)
• Excellent support, education and training available
• Full time positions

Responsibilities

You will be supporting your dedicated child in the classroom, helping the class teacher within the class. Your main role will be to build rapport with your allocated child and help them feel confident in and out of the classroom and help them receive the best possible education.

Qualifications

For these SEN Teaching Assistant positions, the school is seeking 2 SEN Teaching Assistants who either have experience working with children with SEN as well as recent graduates in Education or Psychology/ Criminology or an SEN related degree who want to work with special educational needs. The students in this mainstream primary school have a variety of special educational needs including ASD, ADHD, challenging behaviour or learning difficulties, so if you have experience of working 1-2-1 with SEN or have a passion and desire to supporting children with additional needs then these could be the roles for you. These 2 Teaching Assistant positions are within EYFS, KS1 or KS2 so depending on your experience and preference then please do get in touch to discuss the roles available at this school.

Benefits & Support

At this primary school you will have excellent support and training to ensure your role is completed at a strong level! The primary school is based within walking distance of two local tube stations in Havering, London and is also very accessible via bus and car.

How to Apply

Interested in hearing more? Want to apply and attend a trial day ASAP? Call Yasmin Boffa @ Academics ASAP on 0203 004 0726 or send your CV to [e-mail]