SEND Teaching Assistant

SMART Teachers is recruiting compassionate and committed SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in a variety of welcoming mainstream primary schools.

About the role

As a Supply SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 with a variety of additional needs. Depending on the placement, you may provide 1:1 support, assist small intervention groups, or work alongside the class teacher to help pupils access learning and participate fully in school life.

Every placement offers the chance to develop your skills, build experience in different school environments, and positively impact pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Deliver 1:1 support and small-group interventions
• Assist pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH, and other additional needs
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and confidence
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and EHCP targets
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCos, and external professionals
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment

About the school

Our partner schools include a wide range of highly regarded primary schools across Kensington & Chelsea, including community schools, academies, and faith schools. Each school is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

You'll work alongside experienced class teachers, SENDCos, and dedicated support staff who are passionate about delivering high-quality SEND provision. Schools are well-resourced, have supportive leadership teams, and many regularly offer long-term or permanent opportunities to successful supply staff.

What We Offer

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Day-to-day and long-term supply roles
• September 2026 start
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Opportunities across a variety of primary schools in Kensington & Chelsea
• Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support
• Access to training and professional development
• Long-term placements with the potential to become permanent

Requirements

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

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is essential
• Experience working within a UK primary school is highly desirable
• Good understanding of a range of SEND, including Autism, ADHD, and speech and language needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Commitment to helping every child reach their full potential

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].