SEN Teaching Assistant -Waltham Forest

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking Learning Support Assistants in Waltham Forest to support pupils with complex needs. Responsibilities include assisting in lessons, implementing learning plans, and meeting communication needs. The ideal candidates are patient, flexible, and ready to make a difference. This full-time position offers a daily salary of £105-£115.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with visual impairment, sensory loss, or similar special educational needs.
• Willingness to train in Makaton, Braille, or other relevant systems.
• Patient, compassionate, and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups in lessons.
• Assist with implementation of individual learning plans.
• Support pupils' communication needs with appropriate methods.

Skills

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Team player

Job description

Overview

Support Staff (Learning Support / Teaching Assistant) – Location: Waltham Forest – Start Date: ASAP – Contract: Full-time – Salary: £105-£115 (daily)

About

Philosophy Education are seeking Learning support assistants for a specialist provision dedicated to educating pupils with complex needs / visual impairment / multi-sensory impairments / additional learning needs. We are committed to providing a caring, inclusive, and supportive environment, where every child is valued and encouraged to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

The Role

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and dependable Support Staff / Learning Support Assistants to join our team. You will play a vital role in the day-to-day support of pupils with complex and varied learning needs, helping them access the curriculum, develop independence, and grow in confidence.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups in lessons, helping them engage and learn.
• Assist with implementation of individual learning plans / EHCP goals.
• Support pupils' communication needs, using visual aids, signing / Makaton / Braille / assistive technology as appropriate.
• Help with mobility, personal care, and life-skills tasks where needed.
• Assist in preparing resources, setting up classroom environment and ensuring safety.
• Monitor pupil behaviour, help maintain a calm, inclusive classroom culture.
• Liaise with teaching staff, therapists, and other support staff to ensure pupil's needs are met.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, preferably including visual impairment, sensory loss, or similar.
• Understanding of / willingness to train in communication methods (e.g. Makaton, Braille, or other relevant systems).
• Patient, compassionate, flexible and resilient, with a problem-solving attitude.
• Good team-player, with strong communication skills.
• Reliable, organised, and caring approach.

What We Offer

• Full induction and ongoing training in special needs education and any specialist skills.
• Supportive team environment, with dedicated leadership.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable pupils.
• Access to professional development opportunities.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients