SEN Teaching Assistant – Room Lead
Location: Waltham Forest
Start Date: 1st April 2026
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term
Salary: Scale 4 (Point 7–9), Term Time Only
Teaching Personnel are seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant (Room Lead) to take operational responsibility within a specialist provision for pupils with complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is confident leading a team, shaping a highly structured learning environment, and supporting pupils who make progress through small, meaningful steps.
About the Role
As the Room Lead, you will play a central part in the day‑to‑day running of a dedicated SEN space supporting pupils with a range of additional needs requiring a bespoke curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Supervise and deploy up to three SEN Teaching Assistants, ensuring consistent, high‑quality support.
Curriculum Adaptation: Work closely with the inclusion team to adapt EYFS–KS2 curriculum content into sensory, accessible and engaging activities.
The ability to mentor, guide and support a small team of TAs.
A genuine passion for early childhood development and celebrating “small wins” with learners.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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