SEN Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Catholic primary school in Ealing on a long-term supply basis until July 2026.

About the role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to provide targeted support to pupils with special educational needs. This may include one-to-one support or working with small groups, helping pupils access the curriculum and supporting their social, emotional, and academic development. A patient, flexible, and nurturing approach is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN

• Supporting the implementation of individual education plans and EHCPs

• Assisting with differentiated learning activities

• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Working closely with teachers, SENCo, and support staff

• Adhering to safeguarding policies and the values of the school

About the school

The school is a welcoming Catholic primary school in Ealing, with a strong ethos based on care, respect, and inclusion. The leadership team is supportive and values teamwork, ensuring staff feel encouraged and well-supported in delivering high-quality provision for all pupils.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is highly desirable
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Previous teaching or classroom-based experience (required)

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS on the update service
• Previous teaching 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 065 708 or email [email protected] .