SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants Required

Location: Kingston and New Malden

Start Date: April 2026

We are currently working with a range of welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary and secondary schools across Kingston and New Malden.

They are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams for the upcoming new term.

These are full-time roles starting at the end of April 2026, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of children with additional needs.

These are all schools we work with regularly and all offer outstanding training and support for all of their staff members.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re keen to hear from candidates who have previous experience supporting children with special educational needs.

We are also keen on graduates in Psychology or Criminology who are looking to gain valuable experience in education.

Ideal qualities for these roles:

Patience, empathy, and a calm approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Flexibility and adaptability

A good understanding of SEN (e.g., autism, ADHD, learning difficulties)

A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

A genuine interest in helping children thrive

If you're passionate about education and want to be part of a dedicated school team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with a copy of your up to date CV and we will be in touch shortly.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. xjnqpsq Full assistance provided.

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