Location
Waltham Forest, London
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
03/11/2025
Posted date
02/10/2025
Closing date
23/10/2025
Primary School SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding opportunity to start ASAP?
Do you have experience working with children who have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD & SEMH?
Or perhaps you are a graduate with a passion to want to help children with additional needs and begin your career in education?
A welcoming, inclusive and well led primary school in Chingford - Waltham Forest, London are seeking 2 Teaching Assistants to join them in October and November 2025 for a long-term contract until at least July 2026. This is an opportunity to work closely with pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, helping them thrive both academically and socially.
This is an ideal role for someone with a solid foundation in SEN support who is ready to take the next step in a rewarding, school-based career or a recent graduate who is wanting to embark on a career in education.
* Primary School SEN Teaching Assistant
* Chingford - Waltham Forest, London
* October/ November 2025 start
* 2 Positions available
* Long term contract till at least July 2026
* £90- £115 per day / £450 - £575 per week
* Excellent CPD/ education and training opportunities
* Parking available & good transport links
This Primary SEN Teaching Assistant role will entail working one-to-one or in small groups with pupils with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language delays, and social-emotional difficulties.
You will collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists to deliver tailored interventions. It is a really rewarding role to help children thrive in their education journey.
The Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant:
* Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a school or similar educational setting
* Or a recent graduate from UK with a relevant degree e.g Psychology, Education or SEN etc
* Strong understanding of a variety of special educational needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH)
* Calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations
* Confident in delivering 1:1 and group interventions
* Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with pupils and staff
* Passion for inclusive education and a commitment to professional development
School Details:
* Located in the heart of Chingford in Waltham Forest, London, with excellent public transport access
* Strong inclusive ethos and well-established SEN provision
* A well resourced, modern SEN provision with amazing facilities
* Supportive leadership team and opportunities for continued training and career development
* Access to regular CPD sessions, including SEN strategies and behaviour support techniques
* Collaborative team culture that prioritises pupil wellbeing and progress
Primary School SEN Teaching Assistant
Waltham Forest, London