SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

Primary School | Bexley

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work full‑time in a supportive primary school in the Bexley area.

This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs, including ASD, SEMH, and complex needs. You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to provide consistent, tailored support that helps pupils feel safe, included, and able to access learning.

• Supporting pupils with SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with learning activities and classroom routines
• Supporting emotional regulation, communication, and engagement
• Implementing strategies outlined in EHCPs and individual support plans
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff
  
  Providing a calm, patient, and consistent presence throughout the school day

• Experience working with children with SEN (essential)
• Understanding of additional needs such as ASD, SEMH, or complex needs
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to follow guidance and adapt support to individual pupils
• Experience in a school or SEN setting (desirable)

• Location:
  
  Bexley
• Setting:
  Primary School
• Hours:
  
  Full‑Time (8:00am - 4:00pm)
• Contract:
  
  Full‑Time
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP (or flexible)

If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Empowering Learning Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete DBS checks in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997, provide two professional references covering at least the last two years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face‑to‑face interview.

Empowering Learning Ltd. is an Equal Opportunities Employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.