SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Redbridge, London

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency for education professionals in the United Kingdom seeks SEN Teaching Assistants for a primary school in Redbridge. The positions offer full-time permanent contracts with a salary between £21,000 and £28,000 per annum. Ideal candidates will have experience with special educational needs or be recent graduates in relevant fields. The role includes providing 1-2-1 support to children with additional needs and participating in professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Recent graduates in Education or Psychology/Criminology/SEN related degree are welcome.
• Interest in working with children facing various challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support your allocated child in the classroom.
• Build rapport to help the child feel confident.
• Provide 1-2-1 support for children as required.
• Participate in training offered by the school.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEN

Interest in supporting children with ASD, ADHD

Ability to build rapport with children

Education

Degree in Education, Psychology, or SEN related

Job description

Overview

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 recent graduate looking to help support children in mainstream primary schools with Special Educational Needs?

Are you available full time from November 2025 or sooner?

A large mainstream primary school located in Redbridge, London are seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join them from November 2025 or sooner on a full time & permanent contract to work alongside children with special educational needs.

These roles are for two SEN Teaching Assistants who may have experience with SEN or who are recent graduates in Education or Psychology/Criminology or an SEN related degree.

The students have a variety of special educational needs including ASD, ADHD, challenging behaviour or learning difficulties. You will have the opportunity to work 1-2-1 with a designated child and support their learning and development.

The roles will be within EYFS, KS1 or KS2, depending on your experience and preference. Start dates mentioned include November 2025 (or sooner) and January 2025 in some context. Please discuss available roles when applying.

Location details: the school is within walking distance of two local tube stations in Redbridge and is accessible by bus and car.

Responsibilities

• Support your allocated child in the classroom and assist the class teacher.
• Build a rapport with the child to help them feel confident in and out of the classroom.
• Help the child receive the best possible education with appropriate support.
• Provide 1-2-1 support for children with additional needs as required.
• Participate in training and ongoing professional development provided by the school.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN or are recent graduates in Education or Psychology/Criminology or an SEN related degree.
• Interested in working with children with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, challenging behaviour or learning difficulties.
• Open to roles in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 depending on experience and preference.

Benefits and How to Apply

• Permanent contract; salary £21,000-£28,000 per annum; January 2025 start listed for some roles; excellent support, education and training available.
• Two positions available at the school; located in Redbridge, London.
• For more information or to apply, contact Yasmin Boffa at Academics: call 0203 004 0726 or email [e-mail].