SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Walthamstow, London

Classic Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with special educational needs in a vibrant primary school setting. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to work closely with students who require additional support, including those with ASD and ADHD. Ideal candidates may be recent graduates in Education, Psychology, or related fields, eager to make a positive impact. With excellent training and support available, this position provides a fulfilling opportunity to help children thrive academically and socially. If you're ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent support and training

Permanent contract

Accessible location

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children or recent graduates in relevant fields.
• Ability to build rapport and support children in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Support a dedicated child in the classroom, helping them feel confident.
• Assist the class teacher and ensure the best possible education.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Building rapport

Supportive communication

Education

Degree in Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

SEN-related degree

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Walthamstow, 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 April 2025?

A large mainstream primary school located in Walthamstow, London is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join them from April 2025 on a full-time & permanent contract to work alongside children with special educational needs.

** SEN Teaching Assistant
** Mainstream Primary School
** Walthamstow, London (Waltham Forest)
** April 2025 start
** Permanent contract
** £21,000-£26,000 per annum
** Excellent support, education, and training available
** Full-time positions

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

For these SEN Teaching Assistant positions, the school is seeking 2 SEN Teaching Assistants who either have experience working with children with SEN or are recent graduates in Education, 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. If you have experience working 1-2-1 with SEN or have a passion and desire to support 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, please get in touch to discuss the roles available at this school.

You will be supporting your dedicated child in the classroom, helping the class teacher. Your main role will be to build a rapport with your allocated child and help them feel confident in and out of the classroom, ensuring they 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!

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]