SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Year 2
• 1 to 1 support
• Full-time
• 1st June to end academic year
• Southwark Primary School

We are currently looking for a SEN teaching assistant to join a really lovely school in Southwark to support a pupil with SEN on a 1 to 1 basis in Year 2.

The Roles

As a SEN Teaching Assistant you will be supporting a pupil with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis. The pupil will require support in all aspects of learning, playing and interacting with peers and the wider school community. You will also act as a general TA for the class providing support with planning activities and small group work particularly in literacy and numeracy support.

The school are interested in applications from both experienced SEN teaching assistants and also those who have experience working with children with special needs in other settings. You will have good support from the school's SEND coordinator and class teachers and training will be given.

The School

This vibrant, two-form entry Catholic primary school is based in Peckham and serves children aged 3 to 11. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in June 2023, the school is rooted in strong Catholic values and offers a nurturing environment where every child is recognised and supported to reach their full potential. With a diverse and inclusive community, the school provides a broad, enriching curriculum that includes creative arts, sports, music, and regular educational visits. The school fosters academic excellence, independence, and responsibility through high-quality teaching and a strong partnership with parents and the local parish.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £93.00 and £100.00 Per Hour

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English