Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 Behaviour Support (Year 6 - Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)

Location: Southwark
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 - £100 PAYE per day
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (Full academic year)
Hours: 8.15am - 3.35pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

Are you a confident and consistent SEN Teaching Assistant with strong skills in behaviour management and setting clear boundaries?

SANZA Teaching Agency is working with a primary school in Southwark who are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child in Year 6 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

The child requires structured, consistent support throughout the school day. This includes managing challenging behaviour, applying calm and clear strategies, and providing time-out sessions when necessary. With the right support in place, the child has already shown excellent progress - and your role will be key in helping them transition smoothly into secondary school.

The ideal person:

  • Proven experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) or other SEN
  • A calm, patient, and nurturing manner while being firm, consistent, and fair
  • Strong behaviour management strategies and the ability to set and maintain clear boundaries
  • The ability to work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents to ensure consistent support
  • A genuine commitment to inclusion and helping every child thrive academically and emotionally

This is a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role for the full academic year, working closely with school staff to provide consistent 1:1 behaviour support and create a safe, structured environment for learning.

Why join SANZA Teaching Agency?

We offer:

  • Specialist guidance and support throughout your placement
  • Free CPD and training in SEN and behaviour management
  • A dedicated consultant who values your skills, time, and career goals

If you are passionate about SEN, confident in behaviour support, and ready to make a real difference in a child's education - we want to hear from you.

Send your CV to Sarah Hadfield at sanzasoutheast@sanzateaching.com

Call Sarah Hadfield on 0207 845 6240.