SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in supportive primary schools across Hammersmith & Fulham?

About the role

As a Supply SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. Roles may involve supporting children on a 1:1 basis, leading small-group interventions, or assisting within the classroom to ensure pupils can fully access learning.

You'll have the flexibility to choose between day-to-day assignments and longer-term placements, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assist children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, and other additional needs
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual learning plans and EHCP targets
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and independence
• Work closely with class teachers, SENDCos, and external professionals
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to a positive learning environment
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom

About the school

We work with a wide range of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Hammersmith & Fulham, including one-form and multi-form entry schools, academies, and faith schools. Each school is committed to providing high-quality SEND support and creating an environment where every child can thrive.

You'll work alongside experienced class teachers, SENDCos, and leadership teams who value the important role of SEND Teaching Assistants. Many of our long-term placements also lead to permanent opportunities for the right candidates.

Requirements

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

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND
• Experience working within a UK primary school is highly desirable
• A patient, resilient, and caring approach
• A patient, resilient, and caring approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

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

• Years of previous 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 7508 or email [email protected].