Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Waltham Forest | Pay: £14.24 per hour | Contract: Temp to perm

Connex Education is working with a welcoming SEN school in Waltham Forest to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. This temp-to-perm role is a great opportunity to support pupils with additional needs in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.

Connex Education Offers

• Pay of £14.24 per hour.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with the chance to secure a longer-term position.
• Access to ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
• Opportunities to build experience within a specialist SEN setting.

What's on Offer

• A welcoming and supportive SEN school environment.
• A positive team committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential.
• Experience supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally.
• Start available ASAP.

About the Role / Setting

The school provides a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment for pupils with SEN and additional learning needs. Staff work closely together to create a positive atmosphere where pupils are supported both academically and personally.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support in and outside the classroom. The role will suit someone patient, enthusiastic and confident in building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN and additional learning needs.
• Support pupils with learning, development and wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Work with teachers and SEN staff to implement individual support strategies.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Build positive working relationships with pupils, staff and the wider support team.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Experience working with SEN is desirable.
• Strong transferable experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals will be considered.
• Patience, enthusiasm and confidence when supporting pupils in a school setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Fluent in English with clear communication skills.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Apply today to find out more.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.