Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), London

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Ongoing position.

Location: London borough of Newham.

Salary: £90 – 105 per day.

Working within a primary school, I support students' social, emotional, and cognitive development, focusing on SEMH-related needs and learning disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, and mental health conditions.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Support students in developing social, emotional and cognitive skills.
• Liaise with teachers, SENCO and wider professionals (e.g. educational psychologist) to monitor student progress.
• Create a progressive and welcoming learning environment.
• Provide individual or small group assistance across various year groups.

Ideal candidate

• Academic background: degree in a related field.
• Experience working with students (preferred but not essential).
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Empathetic, pro‑active, and ambitious.
• Ambition to pursue a career in clinical or educational psychology, counselling, or pastoral work.

About the school

Primary school located in the London borough of Newham; tight‑knit community and supportive team. Accessible by public transport and street parking provided. The school has a strong track record of graduates who became practicing psychologists.

Regular training is provided, including safeguarding and SEN awareness.

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