SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

Westminster

Job Type: Temporary | Contract Hours

Post Date: 03/08/2026

Suitable to NQT:
No

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School | Westminster

Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

Are you seeking a rewarding full-time opportunity from September 2026 within a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming primary school in Westminster?

Academics is delighted to be working in partnership with a friendly, nurturing, and high-achieving primary school that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September 2026
. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and wants to be part of a collaborative school community.

Location:

Westminster

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract:

Full-time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Pay: £95-£105 per day (dependent on experience)

• Provide high-quality 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them access learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions focused on literacy, numeracy, communication, and social development.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs, and moderate learning difficulties.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEN within a primary school, specialist provision, nursery, or similar educational setting.
• Have knowledge of supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or other additional learning needs.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills.

• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the educational journey of children with additional needs.
• Convenient Westminster location with excellent public transport links.

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all other safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.