SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN Hub | Southwark Primary School

SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN Hub | Southwark Primary School

Location: Southwark, London Role: SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN Hub Start Date: To be confirmed Contract: To be confirmed Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Are You an Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant Looking for Your Next Opportunity?

Forward Teaching is recruiting an experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEN Hub based in a mainstream primary school in Southwark.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and understands the importance of creating a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.

We’re looking for someone who can bring patience, consistency and genuine experience to the role.

The Role

Working as part of the school’s SEN provision, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs.

• Providing individual and small-group learning support.

• Helping pupils access learning activities adapted to their individual needs.

• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement.

• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other support professionals.

• Following individual support plans, school policies and safeguarding procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous SEN experience is essential.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Experience working with children with SEN in a school or specialist setting.

• Ideally a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification, although Level 3 is highly desirable.

• Additional training in autism, communication needs or other relevant SEND areas.

• A calm, patient and adaptable approach.

• Strong behaviour support and communication skills.

• The ability to work effectively within a specialist team.

Candidates with practical SEN experience alongside relevant professional training are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Work With Forward Teaching?

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Opportunities to work within local Southwark schools.

• Personal support from an experienced education recruiter.

• Straightforward registration and compliance process.

• Access to further temporary and long-term opportunities.

Apply Today

If you have strong SEN experience and would like to work within a dedicated SEN Hub, we’d love to hear from you.

Email: lottie@forward-teaching.co.uk Call: 020 3633 1444

All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references.