SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Full-Time Role in Kingston Upon Thames
Starting in September 2025
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Kingston Upon Thames, and we're seeking an exceptional SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team full-time.
These pupils benefit from a personalised approach to learning, and you will play a vital role in helping them overcome barriers, build trust, and thrive academically and emotionally.
- Work with a passionate and experienced team in a well-resourced setting.
- Support vulnerable children in achieving their educational and personal potential.
- Contribute to tailored learning plans and make a visible impact each day.
- Enjoy ongoing support, training, and development from both the school and Teaching Personnel.
- Experienced professionals with a background in SEMH, SEND, or managing challenging behaviour.
- Confidence, resilience, and a calm, patient approach.
- Psychology graduates or those with similar relevant qualifications/experience are encouraged to apply.
- A valid child workforce DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply — we’ll guide you through it).
- Someone local to or able to easily commute to Kingston Upon Thames.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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