SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Redbridge, London )

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Greater London is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with Special Educational Needs in a mainstream primary school. The roles involve working closely with dedicated children, helping to build confidence and provide the best possible education. This full-time position starts in January or February 2026, and recent graduates in Education or related fields are encouraged to apply. The school offers excellent support and training for the right candidates.

Benefits

Excellent support and training

Permanent contract

Full-time positions

Qualifications

• Experience working closely with children who require extra support.
• Recent graduates in Education or Psychology/Criminology are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to support children with various SEN, including ASD and ADHD.

Responsibilities

• Support your dedicated child in the classroom.
• Build a rapport with your allocated child to help their confidence.
• Assist the class teacher within the classroom.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Strong communication skills

Empathy and patience

Education

Degree in Education, Psychology, or related field

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Redbridge, 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 Redbridge, London are 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.

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Mainstream Primary School
• Redbridge, London
• September 2025 start
• Permanent contract
• £26,000-£32,000 per annum (pro rota'd)
• Excellent support, education and training available
• Full time positions

This primary school is based within walking distance of two local tube stations in Redbridge, London and is also very accessible via bus and car.

• You will be supporting your dedicated child in the classroom, helping the class teacher within the class. Your main role will be to build a rapport with your allocated child and help them feel confident in and out of the classroom and help to receive the best possible education.
• At this primary school you will have excellent support and training to ensure your role is completed at a strong level!

Who we are looking for

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.

How to Apply

Interested in hearing more? Want to apply and attend a trial day ASAP?