At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to a Year 5 pupil with additional needs and help them thrive.
- Company: Welcoming primary school focused on positive relationships and pupil development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time permanent position, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enjoy stability in your career as an SEN professional.
- Why this job: Make a lasting difference in a pupil's educational journey and foster their independence.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting children with SEN and managing challenging behaviour is essential.
The predicted salary is between 20700 - 25300 £ per year.
Location: Waltham Forest
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Pay: £22,000 - £30,000 DOE (Pro Rata)
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring energy, consistency and confidence to the classroom? Do you know how to build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations?
Academics are recruiting a Year 5 SEN Teaching Assistant in Waltham Forest for a full-time, permanent position starting ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who enjoys working closely with individual pupils and wants to make a lasting difference as they prepare for the transition into secondary education.
You'll be supporting a pupil in Upper Key Stage 2 on a primarily 1:1 basis. The pupil is lively and can present behavioural challenges, so we're looking for someone who can remain calm under pressure, respond consistently and strike the right balance between being supportive and firm.
What will the role involve?
- Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 5 pupil with additional needs
- Helping the pupil engage with lessons, activities and classroom routines
- Setting clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviour
- Supporting emotional regulation and encouraging appropriate responses to challenging situations
- Adapting activities and approaches to suit the pupil's individual needs
- Building a trusting relationship while maintaining professional boundaries
- Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team
- Encouraging greater independence, confidence and responsibility
- Helping the pupil participate positively in school life
Who would suit this role?
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN is essential.
- Experience managing challenging behaviour would be particularly beneficial.
- Firm, fair and consistent in your approach
- Patient, resilient and confident when faced with challenging situations
- Skilled at building relationships without compromising boundaries
- Proactive and able to adapt your approach when needed
- Committed to helping pupils make progress both academically and socially
Why consider this opportunity?
The school offers a welcoming primary environment with an emphasis on positive relationships, pupil development and collaborative working. You'll have the opportunity to become a consistent and valued part of a pupil's educational journey. The position is full-time and permanent, offering stability for an experienced SEN professional who wants to build their career within one.
Year 5 SEN Teaching Assistant employer: Academics Careers
This lovely school in Dartford is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration among staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, the school provides ample opportunities for growth and leadership within the drama department, making it an ideal environment for passionate educators eager to inspire the next generation of performers.
