SEN Teaching Assistant

We are seeking dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join a large and well-established 4-form entry primary school in Ealing on a full-time, long-term basis.

About the role

SEN Teaching Assistant – Long-Term (Full-Time)
4-Form Entry Primary School
Location: Ealing
Start Date: Just after February half-term
Contract: Until July 2026

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to support pupils with a range of special educational needs. This may include one-to-one support or working with small groups to help pupils access the curriculum, develop independence, and achieve their individual targets. The role requires patience, consistency, and a proactive approach to inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Supporting the implementation of EHCPs and individual support plans

• Assisting with differentiated learning activities and interventions

• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCo, and wider support staff

About the school

The school is a large, inclusive, and well-organised four-form entry primary school with a strong focus on high-quality SEN provision, pupil wellbeing, and positive behaviour. The leadership team is experienced and supportive, with clear systems in place to support staff and ensure consistency across the school.

Requirements

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

• A relevant SEN or Teaching Assistant qualification (required) or previous school-based experience supporting pupils with SEN
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term role until July 2026

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

• Relevant qualification
• Previous school-based experience
• Enhanced DBS
• 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].