Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Career Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming environment

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful impact on children's lives

Competitive salary

Job summary

Career Teachers is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) in Ealing to support students with additional needs. You will work 8:30am to 3:30pm (some days 4pm) delivering one-to-one and small-group support and assisting teachers with inclusive lessons.

We welcome caring, patient candidates with excellent communication and resilience who are passionate about helping children thrive. Training is available, and a welcoming, supportive environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and empathetic by nature.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Remain calm, flexible and resilient in challenging situations.
• SEN experience desirable but not essential; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support students with learning, communication, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
• Foster a positive, safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and parents where appropriate.
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development.

Skills

Caring & empathetic

Passion for SEN

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Resilience

SEN experience desirable

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Location: Ealing

Hours: 830am to 330pm depending on lunch can be 4pm

Salary: 95 to 110 per day

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support students with learning, communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
• Foster a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and parents where appropriate.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and personal development.

About You

• Have a caring, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Be passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Remain calm, flexible, and resilient in challenging situations.
• Experience working with children with SEN is desirable but not essential, as training may be provided.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives
• Competitive salary