SEN Teaching Assistant - Inclusive Primary School in...

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Hammersmith, Inner London

School Type: Inclusive Primary School

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive (Inner London local authority pay scale, depending on experience)

Role Overview

A warm and highly inclusive primary school in Hammersmith is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated inclusion team ASAP. In this specialized role, you will work closely with the SENCo and class teachers to provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will play a crucial role in enabling children to access the curriculum safely, build independence, and thrive emotionally and academically.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group learning support to pupils with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Implement personalized learning and sensory strategies recommended by the SENCo, Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.

• Assist in adapting classroom resources, visual timetables, and learning tasks to suit individual learning styles and abilities.

• Support emotional regulation, positive behaviour management, and social integration during structured lessons, unstructured playtimes, and transitions.

• Track individual pupil progress, keep detailed observational records, and contribute to termly EHCP review meetings and parent updates.

Key Requirements

• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Special Educational Needs, or a related Degree (e.g., Psychology, Education).

• Direct experience supporting children with SEN/SEND within a primary school, special school, or specialized care setting.

• Familiarity with SEN strategies such as PECS, Makaton, sensory regulation techniques, or positive handling approaches.

• Strong empathy, patience, adaptability, and high standards of literacy and numeracy (GCSE C/4 or above in English and Mathematics).

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Exceptionally supportive SENCo and leadership team dedicated to inclusive education and staff wellbeing.

• Regular specialist continuous professional development (CPD) in ASC awareness, De-escalation strategies, and Speech & Language support.

• Excellent Inner London location with outstanding public transport links (Hammersmith & City, District, Piccadilly, and Circle lines).

• Competitive Inner London local authority pay scale, Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment, and staff wellness packages.

Application

To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role at an inclusive primary school in Hammersmith, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.