SEN Teaching Assistant – Propel Young Minds in Waltham Forest

Step into a transformative role as a SEN Teaching Assistant and champion the academic and emotional growth of children with special educational needs in vibrant Waltham Forest. Here, your drive and compassion will shape lives daily while positioning you at the heart of an ambitious, forward-thinking education community. High-achieving graduates with energy, commitment, and deep empathy—this is your launch pad into education, psychology, or SEN pathways.

This SEN Teaching Assistant post is a springboard for unrivalled, real-world experience. Work side-by-side with expert SENCOs and dedicated educators in a school graded 'Good to Outstanding' by Ofsted, where your contribution is not just valued but pivotal. Our nurturing ethos, exceptional CPD, and progressive culture create an empowering environment where your professional development accelerates, equipping you for elite education and psychology careers and postgraduate study.

Key Highlights:

• SEN Teaching Assistant – Join a leading inclusion team
• Up to £115 Per Day, paid weekly
• Located in the heart of Waltham Forest with excellent transport links
• Ofsted rated Good to Outstanding – exemplary SEND provision
• Extensive CPD – behaviour, intervention, safeguarding, and SEND modules
• Ideal for ambitious graduates eyeing teaching, psychology, or SEN careers
• Purpose-built SEND spaces packed with sensory, tech, and adaptive resources

What You'll Be Doing:

• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions for pupils with EHCPs and complex needs
• Adapt curriculum materials to support individual learning plans
• Liaise with SENCOs, therapists, and class teachers for tailored strategies
• Support positive behaviour using therapeutic and restorative practices
• Track and celebrate pupil progress, sharing updates with families and staff

Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant for this Waltham Forest School:

• First-class degree holders in psychology, education, or related fields
• Aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, or future SEN specialists
• Passionate about breaking down barriers to learning
• Consistently reliable, perceptive, and proactive
• Compassionate, resilient, and enthusiastic team players

Why Join This Waltham Forest School?:

• Inclusive, student-centred ethos with genuine impact opportunities
• Creative, collaborative, and vibrant teaching teams
• Top-notch mentoring from SEN and mental health leaders
• Fast-track progression into teacher training or specialist roles
• Access to the latest training, seminars, and educational research

Fuel your career ambition as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Waltham Forest—where you’ll change lives while laying the foundation for a stellar future in education or psychology. Shortlisting now for stand-out graduates who want to make a difference from day one—get your application in quickly for the role that truly launches careers!

How to Apply

Seize this opportunity to join a vibrant all-through school in Waltham Forest—submissions are being reviewed as they arrive. If you’re passionate about making a difference as an SEN Teaching Assistant, don’t wait. Interview slots are filling quickly: send your application without delay to be considered!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving East London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!