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SEN Teaching Assistant in Year 1 – Acton

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming school community in Acton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children in their learning and development, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Role

• Hours: 8:15am – 4:15pm (Monday to Friday)
• Start Date: 15th September 2025
• Salary: £90 per day (SEN TA pay scale)
• Year Groups: 1, 2 or 3

As a General Teaching Assistant, you will support teaching and learning across the classroom. A key part of the role will also involve delivering targeted interventions with SEND pupils. There is potential for 1:1 support with a Year 1 pupil who has severe learning difficulties, is non-verbal, and currently undergoing ASD assessment. The final structure of responsibilities will depend on your skills and experience.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about helping children thrive
• Patient, caring, and adaptable, especially when supporting SEND pupils
• A confident communicator who works well in a team
• Committed to making a positive difference in the classroom

Experience working with SEND is an advantage, but we welcome applications from candidates with the right attitude, dedication, and willingness to learn.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative school team
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a genuine impact on children's lives
• A rewarding role in a dynamic school environment

Apply now to be part of a school where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Contact us today -

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £90.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Up to £31,397 + Excellent benefits

Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like!

You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs . You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

The greatest achievements often don’t come easy but Hall Cliffe has earned a reputation as a school that can help turn young people’s lives around.  The school is housed in a stunning listed building at the centre of which is a tranquil courtyard that is used for both recreational and therapeutic activities.  However, the true centre of everything at Hall Cliffe School are the pupils, which is evident in the unwavering commitment and support that the staff team offer to each young person.  The school supports young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s or SEMH needs.

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training : A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday : You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Progression : If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group

• Flexible benefits : meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

• Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

• Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others

• Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training

• Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives

• Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here .

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children /
SEMH / SEN / ASD

Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like!

You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs . You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted . 

Skill set requirements – 
•    Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this 
•    Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils 
•    Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the  function of the behaviour 
•    Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old 
•    Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum 
•    Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise 
 

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

• Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

• Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others

• Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training

• Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives

• Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children /
SEMH / SEN / ASD

Are you an experienced and qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding role within an impressive school in Hemel Hempstead?

This Level 3 Teaching Assistant role is based on a permanent position 5 days per week. You will be supporting students across Early Years Foundation and Key Stage One.

Role: Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Contract: Full time

Start: ASAP

I am keen to speak to individuals that have a passion working with children within early years or key stage one.

(Level 3 CACHE or equivalent qualification in Early Years or Key Stage One is essential)

Are you able to;

• Provide excellent care and supervision to the children?
• Ensure all operational policies and procedures are implemented at all times?
• Support and demonstrate inspiring and ambitious practices?
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe learning environment at all times?
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in practice, ensuring relevant documentation is completed as required?
• To ensure the detailed record keeping for key children's development maintaining these records on a regular basis?
• Be alert to issues of safeguarding, ensuring that the welfare and safety of the children?

If you strongly believe in your ability as a teaching assistant then get in contact with Louis at Academics as soon as possible. Please quote "Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Hemel Hempstead"

Teaching Assistant - Chesham | Pupil Referral Unit

Are you a resilient and motivated Teaching Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? A specialist Pupil Referral Unit in Chesham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners with social, emotional and mental health SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.

The Role:

• Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant position with the opportunity to go permanent
• Competitive daily rate of £100-£115
• Supporting learners in small groups and on a 1:1 basis within the Pupil Referral Unit
• Assisting teachers in delivering tailored lessons across the curriculum, including GCSE and Functional Skills
• Helping pupils in Chesham re-engage with education through consistent structure, encouragement and behaviour management strategies

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a youth work/support role, care or residential background
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations
• A calm, resilient and adaptable approach to working with learners who may be disengaged from mainstream education
• Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours in Chesham
• Eager to learn and grow within a specialist Pupil Referral Unit setting

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant in Chesham who is looking to build a long-term career within specialist education. You will be joining a highly supportive team committed to helping young people overcome barriers and succeed both academically and personally.

If you are a motivated Teaching Assistant ready to make an impact in a Pupil Referral Unit in Chesham , apply today to take the next step in your career!

Education and Training - PRU Support - SEMH Education

We are seeking a committed and adaptable Teaching Assistant to enrich the learning experience in one of our supportive primary classes. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with class teachers and lead small-group interventions, supporting pupils across a range of abilities including those with additional learning or emotional needs.

Role: Teaching Assistant (Part-time, Permanent)

Start date: ASAP
Salary (FTE): £24,796 - £25,583 (pro rata)

Location : Rickmansworth

As a Teaching Assistant you will:

• Support pupils in class, in small groups, and on a one-to-one basis
• Help prepare and deliver engaging learning materials and scaffolding
• Assist in monitoring and encouraging classroom behaviour and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEN, EAL or other learning barriers
• Collaborate in the planning process and feedback on pupil progress
• Contribute to the wider life of the school

Who we are seeking (ideal candidate)

• We welcome applications from academics who:
• Bring strong subject knowledge and pedagogical awareness
• Value inclusive practice and differentiated support
• Possess excellent communication skills, both with children and with staff
• Are organised, patient, reflective and proactive
• Have experience (or willingness to gain experience) supporting pupils with learning differences
• Are collaborative and committed to continuous professional development
• Academics can offer a uniquely rigorous mindset, evidence-informed approaches, and a strong grounding in educational research qualities that align beautifully with this role.

What we offer

• A warm, collaborative staff team with a shared mission
• Opportunities for professional learning and pathways for advancement
• Regular coaching, mentoring and training in evidence-based pedagogies
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in children's academic and personal growth
• Supportive leadership and a genuine culture of inclusion

Safeguarding and pre-employment checks

• Verification of identity and eligibility to work
• Enhanced DBS check
• Two professional references
• Occupational health screening
• We take safeguarding seriously and operate robust procedures in all recruitment.

If you are excited by this opportunity to bring your academic strengths into the primary classroom, please contact our Hertfordshire office in Berkhamsted and quote "Teaching Assistant, Rickmansworth"

Teaching Assistant- Welwyn Garden City

Academics are currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in several excellent primary schools in Welwyn Garden City (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full-time teaching assistant roles will start in Novemeber 2025 & January 2026.

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Welwyn Garden City, although other relevant experience (for example in dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant roles in Welwyn Garden City.
• Teaching assistant roles in Welwyn Garden City schools would particularly suit individuals who are keen to undertake teacher training in the future, such as a PGCE or Teach First, looking for teaching assistant experience over the next academic year.
• Academics offers a number of benefits, including regular training, competitive pay and support throughout your placement.
• If you are interested in a teaching assistant role in Welwyn Garden City with a Noevmeber 2025 or January 2026 start, please apply today.

Academics is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references. #Education and Training #Education and Training #Education and Training

Location - Watford, Hertfordshire

Start date - November 2025 - July 2026 on a full-time basis

Salary - £89 - £10 per day

About the role:

You will support pupils with additional educational, social, emotional or behavioural needs under the direction of the SENDCo, class teacher and other staff. Key responsibilities include working 1:1 and in small groups, helping to plan and modify resources, maintaining records, motivating learners and fostering inclusion across the school.

You will have:

• GCSEs in English and Maths (A*–C/4+)
• 5 years experience supporting children with special educational needs (eg ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; calm, flexible and resourceful
• Ability to show patience and initiative when working with children facing learning/behavioural challenges
• Basic IT literacy and a commitment to ongoing professional development

We welcome you if you:

• Are personable, courteous, trustworthy and a strong role model
• Have worked as a Learning Support Assistant in a school setting (ideally secondary or upper KS2)
• Thrive working collaboratively with teachers, SENDCO, outside agencies and wider school staff
• Want to help make a positive difference to children’s development and well-being

Why Horizon Teachers?

Competitive pay - £550 er week, depending on experience.

Continued Professional Development (CPD) – enhance your SEN skills and career progression.

Trusted Agency – over 17 years’ experience placing dedicated SEN professionals in rewarding roles.

Hit Apply now for this SEN Teaching Assistant position or risk missing out!

Primary Teaching Assistant – Enfield – November 2025 Start

Join a thriving, forward-thinking primary school in Enfield rated Good by Ofsted. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, creative curriculum, and commitment to developing well-rounded, confident learners. With strong pastoral support and a nurturing environment, staff work collaboratively to ensure every child achieves their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on values such as respect, curiosity and perseverance, while celebrating diversity and fostering a sense of belonging for all pupils.

Primary Teaching Assistant – What the School Offers

• Excellent staff training and continuous professional development opportunities
• Supportive and consistent behaviour systems across all year groups
• A welcoming and collaborative staff culture where ideas are valued
• Structured mentoring and induction for all new support staff
• Opportunities for future teacher training or long-term progression for high-performing staff

Primary Teaching Assistant – What the Role Involves

• Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Leading small-group and 1:1 interventions to boost progress in key subjects
• Helping to maintain a positive, engaging and well-managed classroom environment
• Assisting teachers with planning, preparation and assessment
• Contributing to pupils’ social, emotional and academic development

Primary Teaching Assistant – What the School is Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, compassionate and dedicated individual with a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning. You should hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university, with any prior experience in a child-centred environment considered highly valuable. Strong communication skills, patience, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Primary Teaching Assistant – Salary and Contract Info

• £444 per week, pro rata to term time only
• Full-time, long-term contract (November–July)
• Term-time only
• Potential for future teacher training or extended contract following a successful placement

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience in a supportive and dynamic primary setting. If you’re an aspiring teacher looking to build your skills and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Ribbons & Reeves is one of London’s leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping support staff secure long-term and permanent roles like this Primary Teaching Assistant position in Enfield. For more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today – we’re here to support your next step.

Primary Teaching Assistant | November 2025 | INDHOT