SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time - Waltham Forest
Daily Rate: £100-£120
Location: Waltham Forest
Sector: Education and Training
Start Date: 08/09/2025

Are you an experienced and compassionate support professional looking to make a real impact in a school setting? A welcoming mainstream primary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time from 8th September 2025.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with a variety of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, global developmental delay (GDD), and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, within a vibrant and inclusive school environment.

The role may include 1:1 support and occasional personal care.

Whether you're looking to continue your journey in education and training or gain specialist experience within SEND, this role offers meaningful, hands-on work every day.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEND in the classroom


• Assisting pupils with autism, ADHD, global developmental delay, and SEMH needs


• Supporting speech, language, and communication development through structured and informal interventions


• Helping pupils with moderate learning difficulties access the curriculum


• Encouraging emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and self-esteem


• Collaborating with teachers, the SENCo, and external professionals to implement EHCP targets


• Adapting lesson resources and learning environments to meet pupils' needs


• Supporting personal care routines where necessary


• Promoting an inclusive, calm, and safe learning environment for all

Additional Info:

• This SEN Teaching Assistant role is based in a caring and inclusive Waltham Forest primary school


• Applicants must have previous experience supporting children with SEND, though it does not have to be in a school setting


• Ideal for candidates pursuing a career in education and training, teaching, psychology, or therapy


• A proactive, patient, and resilient approach is essential


• You must hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service


• The school offers CPD and a supportive team environment to help you grow in your role


• This is a fantastic chance to build real expertise in SEND within a primary school setting in Waltham Forest

Next steps:
If this SEN Teaching Assistant role sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Kam at Teach Plus for more information.

Alternatively, click ‘apply' and we'll be in touch!

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-time - Waltham Forest

About Us:

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency.

Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.

We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.

With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.

We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.