SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary Role | Nurturing Waltham Forest Primary School

Are you a compassionate, patient graduate or experienced Teaching Assistant with a keen interest in Special Educational Needs (SEN)? This rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity places you in a nurturing Waltham Forest primary school where you’ll help children with additional needs flourish both academically and emotionally.

This well-regarded primary school is celebrated for its strong pastoral care, inclusive ethos, and commitment to ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and empowered. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individual pupils, working closely with experienced teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.

Key Highlights:

• SEN Teaching Assistant supporting pupils in a Waltham Forest primary school
• £95–£110 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, term-time role starting September 2025
• Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school with an outstanding reputation for SEND support
• Located in a well-connected part of Waltham Forest with great transport access
• Work alongside a skilled, dedicated team with regular SEN training
• Ideal for aspiring SEN teachers, therapists, or educational psychologists
• Interviews ongoing – early applications encouraged

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with EHCPs or additional needs
• Supporting children with ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties or SEMH challenges
• Assisting with personalised interventions and adapted classroom resources
• Encouraging social skills, independence, and emotional regulation
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENCO to monitor progress
• Contributing to a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment

Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant for This Waltham Forest School:

• Graduate or experienced TA passionate about supporting children with SEN
• Kind, calm and consistent with a flexible and proactive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Previous experience with children with SEND (e.g. in schools, care, tutoring) is desirable
• Committed to full-time, term-time work from September to July
• Enthusiastic about growing professionally in a nurturing primary school setting

Why Join This Waltham Forest Primary School?

• Strong reputation for SEN support and whole-child development
• Inclusive, nurturing culture where every pupil and staff member is valued
• Ongoing training and CPD tailored to SEN development
• Close-knit, dedicated team who share a commitment to pupil success
• Located in an East London borough with excellent transport and community links

How to Apply:

If you’re a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to build hands-on experience in a nurturing Waltham Forest primary school, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘APPLY’ or send your CV to JobsinED today.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with additional needs and develop your SEN expertise in a warm, child-focused school environment.