SEN Teaching Assistant. Education & Training

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SEN Teaching Assistant Primary School King s Cross Full-Time September 2025 Start

SEN Teaching Assistant required for a Primary School in King s Cross. Full-time position starting September 2025. Support pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN). Minimum 1 year of experience working in a school required.

Are you a patient, enthusiastic, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school based in King s Cross is seeking a dedicated full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team from September 2025
. The school is a mainstream school catering to children with a variety of SEN needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health).

• Supporting pupils with SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small group interventions
• Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored learning activities
• Encouraging pupil engagement, emotional well-being, and independence
• Using structured systems such as PECS, Makaton, and visual timetables
• Supporting children with behaviour regulation and applying consistent strategies
• Collaborating with teaching staff, therapists, SENCo, and parents

• Has at least 1 year of experience supporting children with SEN (school-based or equivalent)
• Is calm, empathetic, and resilient when managing challenging behaviour
• Communicates effectively and works well within a team
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility, and commitment to inclusive education
• Ideally has knowledge or training in Autism, Team Teach, Makaton, or safeguarding (desirable but not essential)