SEN Teaching Assistant
- location Westminster
- contract type Full-time, Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term, Permanent
- salary £95 to £100 per day
- ref KXASENXWR
- Apply by 15 March 2026
- Job start 02 Mar 2026
- Job end Ongoing
We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic SEN TAs to support pupils with additional needs across a range of primary schools.
About the role
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Support children with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH
Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
Support pupils’ emotional regulation and social development
Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
About the school
A diverse and vibrant mix of primary schools across the City of Westminster, serving children from a wide range of cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
The vast majority of local primary schools are judged Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, reflecting strong teaching standards and supportive learning environments.
Primary schools in Westminster provide safe, inspiring and inclusive environments where pupils are encouraged to thrive academically, socially and personally.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will:
- Experience working with children with SEN in a school setting
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Experience working with children with SEN in a school setting
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 Kardelen Altindag on 0207 0657549 or email [email protected].