Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant – Edgware

Location: Edgware area
Start-date: September
Contract type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Supply Desk are seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in the Edgware area, supporting pupils with profound learning difficulties, starting this September.

This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and is committed to helping pupils develop academically, socially, emotionally, and independently. The successful candidate will be compassionate, resilient, and adaptable, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference to the lives of pupils with complex learning needs.

You will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils access learning and develop their communication, social, and life skills. The role may also involve supporting pupils with personal care and mobility needs, where required, while ensuring their dignity, safety, and wellbeing are always maintained.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking specialist school where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued. Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have previous experience supporting children with additional needs, you will be encouraged to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on young learners.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with profound learning difficulties
• Support pupils with their learning, communication, social development, and independence
• Work closely with teachers and other members of the school's specialist support team
• Support pupils with personal care and mobility needs where required
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Cooperation with colleagues in order to deliver the best possible outcomes

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable
• Experience supporting pupils with profound learning difficulties or complex needs is advantageous
• Passion for the development of learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Knowledge/Maintenance/Promotion of safeguarding

What we offer:

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme

This role is suitable for both experienced teachers and ECTs. If you feel like you’re a fit for this school, please apply ASAP!

We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.