Teaching Assistant (SEN)

PaJeS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

PaJeS in London is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant to support pupils and teachers in a primary setting. You will help with reading, class activities and providing tailored support for pupils who need extra help.

Working 35 hours per week with a flexible approach to term time and potential part-time consideration, you will contribute to a safe and positive learning environment under the guidance of senior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or similar setting.
• Experience with pupils with SEN or social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
• Experience using restorative practices.
• Experience supporting pupils to settle to learn.

Responsibilities

• Establish good relationships with pupils and act as a role model.
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and welfare matters.
• Supervise and support pupils to access learning and safety.
• Assist teachers in planning learning activities and maintaining records.
• Prepare for lessons and help display pupils’ work.
• Support with classroom management and behaviour.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Restorative practices

Support pupils to settle to learn

Reading support experience

Job description

Contract Type: Full Time, Full Time (part time will be considered), Term Time Only

Start Date: January 2027

Education Setting: Primary School

Job Category: Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

Location: London

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working under the guidance of a senior staff, Teaching Assistants play an important role in supporting the academic and personal development of children both in and out of the classroom.

This role can include getting the classroom ready for lessons, listening to children read, helping children who need extra support, helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records, supporting teachers in managing class behaviour, supervising group activities and looking after children who are upset or have had accidents.

Key Areas

Support for Pupils

• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Support pupils to access learning activities as directed by the teacher and in line with their individual learning plans or targets

Support for the Teacher

• Support the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment including preparing for lessons, clearing away and assisting with the display of pupils’ work
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour
• Be aware of matters relating to, for example, pupil progress, welfare and behaviour and report to the teacher as agreed
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers as agreed with the teacher and in line with school policies
• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate when required

Support for the Curriculum

• Support pupils to access the curriculum including, in particular, reading and ICT
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
• Monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage as supplied
• Operate and maintain everyday equipment in accordance with instructions, undertaking simple repairs and reporting damage

Support for the School

• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other professionals to support the progress of pupils
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Attend relevant meetings and training as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
• Supervise pupils at lunch and break times
• Be responsible for maintaining and updating records, information and data in line with school policies

About You

• Relevant experience in a school or similar setting.
• Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
• Experience of using restorative practices.
• Experience of supporting pupils with strategies to enable them to settle to learn.

Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We cannot offer Certificate of Sponsorship at this time, all applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process.

This post is subject to an Enhance Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interview date: ongoing throughout advertising period