Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School - September 2025 Start
📍 Location: Southwark, London
📅 Start Date: September 2025
🕗 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm (Term Time Only)
💷 Daily Pay Rate: £96 - £104 per day (PAYE - Paid Weekly)

We are currently recruiting a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant for a supportive and inclusive mainstream primary school located in the London Borough of Southwark. This full-time, long-term position is set to begin in September 2025 and is ideal for an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or aspiring Teaching Assistant seeking to build a career in SEN education.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 support and small group interventions for pupils with Autism (ASD), ADHD, Speech and Language Needs, and other additional learning needs

  • Collaborate with the SENCO and classroom teachers to implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

  • Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and academic progress

  • Track pupil progress and contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and reviews

🔍 Ideal Teaching Assistant:

  • Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a primary school setting

  • Passionate about inclusive education and pupil development

  • Calm, patient, and resilient with strong behaviour management skills

  • A relevant qualification in education or SEN is desirable but not essential

  • Must be available Monday to Friday, full school hours, term time only

🌟 What We Offer:

  • Competitive daily rate of £96 - £104, based on experience

  • Weekly pay via PAYE - no umbrella fees

  • Opportunity to work in a well-resourced school with a supportive leadership team

  • Excellent public transport links and on-site parking available

  • Access to ongoing CPD, training, and long-term career development through our agency

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a graduate with relevant experience, or an aspiring Education Professional, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a thriving primary education environment.

📩 Apply now to be considered for this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant job in Southwark and take the next step in your education career!

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