1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Ealing is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs.

About the role

SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support
Full-Time Position
Primary School
Location: Ealing

You will work closely with one pupil on a one-to-one basis, supporting them to access the curriculum and engage fully in classroom activities. The role will involve implementing personalised strategies in line with the pupil’s individual support plan or EHCP, supporting emotional regulation, and encouraging independence and confidence.

Consistency, patience, and a proactive approach are essential, as you will play a key role in supporting both academic progress and social development.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN

• Implementing individual learning and behaviour strategies

• Supporting engagement during lessons and structured activities

• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo

• Monitoring progress and providing regular feedback

About the school

The school is a supportive and well-structured primary setting with a strong focus on inclusion and pupil wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that pupils with additional needs are fully supported and integrated within mainstream classrooms.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN
• Implementing individual learning and behaviour strategies
• Supporting engagement during lessons and structured activities
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Previous school-based experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected].