Special needs teaching assistant

South Kensington, London

£80 - £110 per day (£400 - £550 per week)

Do you have experience supporting children or young people with special needs?

Are you a passionate and understanding individual who believes you have what it takes to support a child with needs through primary education?

Looking for a job with meaning, where you can make a real difference to a child's life?

A small and community centered primary school in the heart of South Kensington are looking for a SEN (special educational needs) teaching assistant to join the team in September.

Benefits:

Competitive pay rates and great location
Professional development opportunities
Strong support structures
Respect and inclusion as part of staffing team
Wellbeing and work life balance - 8:30am - 4pm, Mon - Fri, term time only
Long term contract, permanent opportunity from Sep 2026
Resources and tools to do the job well
Opportunity to make a real difference to a student in education

What you'll need:

Empathy, patience, the ability to be adaptable and creative
Some experience professional or personal and an understanding of those with special needs
Strong communication skills
Behaviour management skills

About school:

Located in South Kensington, this primary school has great transport links and is easily accessible from most parts of London. This primary school encourages, praises and teaches pupils to be responsible citizens and take active roles within the school. This school is deeply committed to supporting all children and especially those with needs, for the right person they can offer the right support, recognition, and development opportunities.

Please submit your application ASAP for a confidential chat.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07