SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Mortlake
Full/Part-time: Part-time
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience



About the Role/School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and nurturing Catholic primary school in Mortlake.

The school is a thriving, close-knit community with a proud heritage and a strong mission rooted in compassion, enjoyment, and excellence in children's learning.


As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be part of a team dedicated to supporting pupils from Reception through Year 6, ensuring every child has access to a broad and thoughtful curriculum that supports both intellectual and personal growth.

The school places great importance on inclusion, safeguarding, equality, and diversity — values that underpin everything they do.


This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to work within a caring and collaborative environment, supported by strong leadership, passionate staff, and an engaged community of parents.

The school's ethos ensures that every child is encouraged to aspire, achieve, and succeed.



Job Responsibilities

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:




  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for children with special educational needs.




  • Assist the class teacher in implementing individual education plans (IEPs).




  • Support pupils' emotional, social, and academic development.




  • Encourage positive behaviour and engagement within lessons.




  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.




  • Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, and parents to ensure consistent progress and communication.




This SEN Teaching Assistant position is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in children's lives and supporting inclusive education.



Qualifications/Experience

To be successful in this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you should have:




  • An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service




  • The Right to Work in the UK




  • Previous experience working with children with special educational needs (preferred)




  • A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning





Next Steps

If this SEN Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Mary at Teach Plus.
Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.



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

Our passion is to provide candidates with excellent service and support throughout their job search.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our candidate journey and our ongoing assistance in helping you progress your career in education.


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

We can offer a range of opportunities, including short-term, long-term, and permanent positions, as well as a high volume of daily supply work.




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