SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Greenwich
Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Start date: September 2025
Pay: £95 - £115 per day

Veritas Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Greenwich, South East London, to recruit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

This OFSTED-rated 'Good' school has a strong reputation for providing excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs, ensuring they are fully included in all aspects of school life and able to achieve their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant with previous SEND experience, who is passionate about making a difference and supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.

The Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant Will Have:

Previous experience working with children with special educational needs (essential)

A strong understanding of strategies to support pupils with additional needs

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Patience, empathy, and resilience in supporting children with diverse needs

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A proactive, flexible, and nurturing approach to learning support

Main SEND Teaching Assistant Responsibilities Include:

Providing one-to-one or small-group support to pupils with SEND

Assisting the class teacher in delivering tailored interventions and differentiated learning activities

Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development

Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Monitoring and recording pupils' progress in collaboration with the teacher and SENCO

Assisting with personal care needs, where required

Contributing to the wider life of the school community

Why Work With This School?

A supportive and inclusive school community

OFSTED-rated 'Good' with a strong focus on SEND provision

Excellent opportunities for professional development and training

Experienced SENCO and leadership team offering ongoing support

Convenient transport links across South East London

How to Apply:
If you have previous SEND experience and are looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils in a welcoming Greenwich primary school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Veritas Education for more information at (phone number removed).

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community