Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Start: Immediate/ September
Location: London (W14)
Contract Type: Full time, Part time, temp to perm
Date Posted: 04/07/2025
Pay rate: Pay to scale
About Role: Do you have a passion for helping children with additional needs? Look no further.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in the Westminster area. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children diagnosed with Autism, behavioural needs and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You will provide vital support to help students achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver personalised support to students with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism, behavioural needs and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning, communication.
- Collaborate with teachers and SEN coordinators to help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and targeted support strategies.
- Assist in managing classroom behaviour and fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Track, assess, and provide updates on students’ academic performance and well-being.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and respectful space where every kid feels valued.
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs, ideally within a primary school environment.
- Demonstrated patience, empathy and excellent interpersonal abilities
- Strong communication skills combined with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
- Relevant qualifications are preferred, or a willingness to pursue training in SEN support
- Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
- DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:
- Flexible working option
- Ongoing support and CPD such as thrive courses
- Personal consultant (1:1)
- Expansive school network
- Competitive pay rate and pension scheme.
- A devoted vetting team to help with your process.
If you’re eager to advance your career and make a meaningful impact, submit your updated CV today. A committed consultant will reach out promptly to guide you through the next steps.
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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