Job title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: RR - Internal
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Southwark
Job published: 01-10-2026
Job ID: 124999

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Southwark

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Southwark? A primary school is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support to pupils with additional learning needs and help them access the curriculum with greater confidence.

This role would suit someone who has experience supporting children with SEND, whether through one-to-one support, small-group interventions or classroom-based assistance.

SEN Teaching Assistant | Southwark

Full Academic Year | £500–£550 per week | Primary School

What the school can offer an SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • £500–£550 per week.
  • A supportive primary school environment.
  • Experience working closely with pupils with additional needs.
  • Opportunities to develop your SEN experience.
  • Support from experienced teachers and SEN professionals.
  • Training and professional development opportunities.
  • The opportunity to make a measurable difference to pupils' school experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing one-to-one and small-group SEN support.
  • Helping pupils access classroom learning.
  • Supporting communication, social and emotional development.
  • Delivering targeted interventions where appropriate.
  • Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines.
  • Helping pupils develop greater independence.
  • Working closely with teachers and the SENCO.
  • Monitoring and communicating pupil progress.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will:

  • Have previous experience working with children or young people.
  • Have experience supporting pupils with SEN or additional needs.
  • Be patient, consistent and approachable.
  • Have strong communication skills.
  • Be confident supporting pupils on an individual basis.
  • Understand the importance of safeguarding.
  • Be committed to helping pupils develop academically and personally.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity in a Southwark primary school, this could be an excellent next step.

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