SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Kensington and Chelsea

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant (SEN School)

Location:

Kensington and Chelsea

Contract Type:
Full-time / Part-time (Term‑time only)

Salary:
Competitive (dependent on experience and qualifications)

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEN (Special Educational Needs) school in Kensington and Chelsea. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide tailored support that enables each pupil to reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Help create a positive and structured classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Support pupils with personal care where required

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or care setting preferred)
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) - desirable but not essential

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives
• Wellbeing support and career progression pathways

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.