SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Mortlake
Full/Part-time: Ad Hoc Basis
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
About the Role/School
We are currently seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Catholic primary school in Mortlake. This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to become part of a thriving, close-knit community with a rich heritage and a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, equality, and diversity.
The school’s mission emphasises compassion, enjoyment, and excellence in all children’s learning. From Reception through Year 6, pupils follow a broad and thoughtful curriculum designed to nurture intellectual and personal growth. Staff and governors work collaboratively to maintain a safe, inspiring, and caring environment where every child can aspire and succeed.
Parents are actively supported through clubs, school meals, uniform guidelines, PTA involvement, and open communication. This is an exciting opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a difference and supporting pupils with special educational needs in a nurturing setting.
Job Responsibilities
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Support pupils with additional needs on a one-to-one or small group basis.
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Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
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Help to create a positive and stimulating learning environment.
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Promote the social, emotional, and academic development of pupils.
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Work closely with teachers, parents, and the SENCo to ensure consistent progress and wellbeing.
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Uphold the school’s ethos of compassion, enjoyment, and excellence.
This SEN Teaching Assistant role requires flexibility, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
Qualifications/Experience
To be successful in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, you must have:
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An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
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The Right to Work in the UK
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Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role (preferred but not essential)
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A caring and proactive attitude with a commitment to inclusion and equality
Next Steps
If this SEN Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Mary at Teach Plus.
Alternatively, please click ‘apply’ and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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