Horizon Teachers
Teaching Assistant
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School
Location: Kingston upon Thames, South West London
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, full school day
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive primary school?
We are currently working with a fantastic primary school in Kingston who are looking to appoint a committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong SEN experience who wants to build meaningful relationships with pupils and play an important role in their academic, social and emotional development.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide high-quality 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, helping them to access the curriculum and feel confident within the classroom.
You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team to ensure pupils receive the consistent and individualised support they need.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The successful candidate will be someone who can build trust quickly, remain calm and patient, and understand that every child has different needs and ways of learning.
We’re Looking For
We are keen to hear from candidates who have genuine and substantial experience supporting children with SEN.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong previous experience working with children with special educational needs
- Experience providing 1:1 and/or small-group support
- A good understanding of needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties and learning difficulties
- The ability to adapt activities and communication to meet individual needs
- A patient, nurturing and emotionally intelligent approach
- The confidence to support pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- A proactive attitude and willingness to work closely with teachers and the SEN team
- A genuine passion for helping children progress, develop independence and reach their potential
Why This Opportunity?
This is an excellent chance to join a supportive and inclusive primary school where pupils are at the heart of everything the school does.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
You’ll be joining a team that understands the importance of high-quality SEN support and values Teaching Assistants who go the extra mile for their pupils.
You can expect:
- A full-time, long-term position
- An ASAP start
- The potential for the role to become permanent
- A supportive and welcoming school environment
- The opportunity to develop your SEN experience further
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day
Why Horizon Teachers:
We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before.
Horizon Teachers can give you exposure to various positions in education!
Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals.
Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8* rated google reviews.
If you are an experienced, passionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity in Kingston, we want to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location