New Job: SEN TA in London, UK

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Walthamstow | Immediate Start

Are you a bright graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Walthamstow offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a primary school setting, making it ideal for aspiring teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, and Clinical or Educational Psychologists.

Why join this school as an SEN Teaching Assistant?

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  Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with additional needs both inside and outside the classroom.

  
  


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  Develop your understanding of child development, inclusive education and effective intervention strategies.

  
  


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  Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff in a child-centred environment.

  
  


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  Earn £550 plus per week via PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay.

  
  

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

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  Provide targeted support to pupils with SEN, helping them access learning and develop academically, socially and emotionally.

  
  


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  Deliver small-group and individual interventions outside the classroom to reinforce learning and address specific needs.

  
  


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  Work with pupils requiring a higher level of support, including occasionally delivering short, focused one-to-one interventions.

  
  


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  Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

  
  

About the School

Thorpe Hall Primary School in Walthamstow offers a welcoming primary school setting where you can gain valuable experience in inclusive teaching and targeted SEN support. You will develop your understanding of how tailored interventions help children overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.

What We’re Looking For

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  A bright graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree from a Top 20 UK university.

  
  


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  Previous experience working with children, particularly those with SEN or additional needs.

  
  


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  A patient, empathetic and child-centred approach, with strong communication skills.

  
  


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  Ambition to pursue a career in teaching, Speech and Language Therapy, or Clinical or Educational Psychology.

  
  

Contract: Full-time, long-term.

Start Date: Immediate.

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