Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Year 5 SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Waltham Forest, East London. This full-time role involves supporting students with special educational needs through one-to-one interactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and some classroom experience, though this is not mandatory. The position starts in September 2025 and is offered on a temporary contract, with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in LSA/SEN work preferred.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• One-to-one support with SEN students.
• Assessing student work and preparing lesson plans/activities.
• Helping invigilate tests.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Job description

Year 5 SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for a hardworking SEN Teaching Assistant in a primary school based in Waltham Forest, East London.

The school is a four-form primary with a supportive leadership team, a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, and a commitment to academic excellence and student success. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support students one-to-one, helping them thrive both in and out of the classroom.

This position is open to all qualified candidates with a passion for education and student support. Prior SEN/LSA classroom experience is preferred but not required.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location: Waltham Forest, East London
• Position: Year 5 SEN Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: One-to-one support with SEN students, assessing student work, preparing lesson plans/activities, helping invigilate tests, etc.
• Start date: September 2025
• Duration: 1 term contract, possible extension
• End date: End of Term 1
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
• Pay rate: Depending on pay scale
• Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Experience, Training, and Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience in LSA/SEN work for KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the past year
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Eligibility to apply through Prospero:

• Have a valid right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS and be enrolled or willing to enroll onto the DBS update service

Prospero Teaching acts as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will need to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks. All adults working with children are responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

If interested, please apply with your most up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.