Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Ealing on a full-time, long-term basis.

About the role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to provide targeted support to pupils with special educational needs. This may include one-to-one support or working with small groups to help pupils access the curriculum and develop socially and emotionally. A patient, flexible, and nurturing approach is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN

• Supporting the implementation of individual education plans and EHCPs

• Assisting with differentiated learning activities

• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Working closely with teachers, SENCo, and support staff

• Adhering to safeguarding policies and school procedures

About the school

The school is a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Ealing, with a strong focus on high-quality SEN provision and pupil wellbeing. The leadership team is supportive and values teamwork, ensuring staff are well-supported and able to deliver effective, inclusive practice.

Requirements

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

• Prior experience working in primary schools (required)
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is highly desirable
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• A relevant SEN or Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

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

• Previous SEN experience
• DBS on the update service
• Right to work in the UK

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].