SEND Teaching Assistant
- location Wembley
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £475 to £500 per week
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- Apply by 08 October 2026
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sudbury is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a full-time position running until the end of the academic year.
About the role
As a Year 3 SEND TA, you will provide both in-class and targeted support to pupils who require additional assistance with their learning and development. You will work alongside the class teacher and wider support team, helping to implement appropriate strategies and ensuring pupils are able to participate fully in school life.
The role may involve supporting children with a range of SEND needs, so the school is looking for someone who is patient, adaptable and confident in responding to individual needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
- Support pupils to access the Year 3 curriculum and classroom activities.
- Help develop children's confidence, independence and social skills.
- Follow individual learning and support strategies where required.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team.
- Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Monitor pupil engagement and progress and communicate observations to staff.
- Adapt activities and resources to make learning accessible.
- Encourage pupils to participate fully in classroom and wider school activities.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
About the school
The school is a friendly and inclusive primary school with a strong commitment to ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to succeed. The school places a particular emphasis on creating a positive learning environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to develop their independence. Staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality support for pupils with a range of additional needs, with a strong focus on helping children make meaningful academic, social and emotional progress.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of SEND Teaching Assistant you will:
- Previous experience working with children with SEND.
- Experience working within a primary school environment.
- Confidence working on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- SEND 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].