Location
Westminster, Greater London, England
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Temporary | Full Time
Job start date
04/11/2026
Posted date
03/11/2026
Closing date
01/12/2026
SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you a resilient, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in a supportive primary school?
Do you have experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and challenging behaviour, and the confidence to provide consistent 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil?
Are you calm, proactive and nurturing, with the ability to build positive relationships, manage behaviour and help children access learning?
SEN Teaching Assistant - The Role
* SEN Teaching Assistant
* Westminster, Central London
* Mainstream primary school
* Long-term, full-time agency position
* ASAP start
* Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:45pm
* Supporting a KS2 pupil with ASD and challenging behaviour
* Providing dedicated 1:1 learning and behavioural support
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil with ASD.
* Support learning, classroom engagement and participation.
* Manage and respond positively to challenging behaviour.
* Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
* Build a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil.
* Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
About You
* Previous experience supporting children with ASD - essential.
* Confident managing challenging behaviour.
* Experience supporting primary-aged children with additional needs.
* Calm, patient, resilient and proactive approach.
* Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
* Passionate about supporting children with SEN.
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If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant confident supporting a child with ASD and challenging behaviour, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for an immediate start!