Teaching Assistant
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SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School
Mitcham, South London
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Mitcham is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils who have additional needs, helping them thrive both academically and emotionally within a nurturing school environment.
The Role:
* Full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position
* Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, speech & language needs)
* Assisting the class teacher with adapting learning materials and activities
* Supporting pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development
* Helping to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment
* Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals
The Ideal Candidate:
* Experience working with children with SEN (school-based or relevant setting)
* Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
* Proactive, reliable and committed to supporting individual needs
The School Offers:
* Supportive leadership and experienced SEN team
* Inclusive, child-centred ethos
* Ongoing training and CPD opportunities in SEN
* Well-resourced classrooms and intervention spaces
* A welcoming and collaborative staff team
This role would suit someone passionate about making a real difference in children's lives, whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build a career in education and SEN support.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is 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 England. 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 and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
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⭐ Lead your CV personal statement with direct SEN experience (ASD, ADHD, speech and language) as the advert lists these needs explicitly in the role description.
📊 Quantify your impact: e.g. 'Delivered 1:1 support to 4 pupils with ASD across KS1 and KS2, contributing to a 20% improvement in classroom engagement over one term.'
🎯 Highlight any SENCO collaboration or multi-agency working experience, as the advert specifically names working with external professionals as a key duty.
🌐 Include any CPD or training in SEN (e.g. Makaton, Team Teach, ELKLAN) as the school actively offers ongoing SEN training and will value candidates who already pursue it.
🤝 Demonstrate safeguarding awareness explicitly on your CV — Reeson Education states the highest standards of safeguarding as a core expectation for all staff.
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- •Delivered daily 1:1 and small group SEN support to 5 KS1 pupils with ASD and ADHD, contributing to a 25% reduction in classroom disruption incidents over one term as recorded in behaviour logs.
- •Collaborated with the SENCO and a speech and language therapist to adapt literacy resources for 3 pupils with communication needs, enabling all 3 to meet their termly EHCP targets.
- •Completed Team Teach behaviour management training and applied de-escalation techniques across 12 intervention sessions, reducing physical incidents to zero over a 6-week period.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Reeson Education's SEN Teaching Assistant vacancy at the Mitcham primary school stands out precisely because of its focus on 1:1 ASD and ADHD support within a genuinely inclusive, mainstream setting — two areas where I have developed real hands-on expertise. The opportunity to collaborate directly with the SENCO and external professionals to deliver tailored intervention is exactly the kind of structured, child-centred work I am seeking.
My background in SEN support includes delivering small group and 1:1 sessions for pupils with a range of additional needs, adapting learning materials under the direction of the class teacher and contributing to positive behaviour plans. I have worked within safeguarding frameworks throughout and actively pursued CPD in speech and language strategies to broaden my practice.
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Technical
- ›How do you adapt learning materials for a pupil with ADHD who struggles to remain on task during whole-class lessons?
- ›What strategies would you use to support a child with ASD during unstructured times such as lunch or break?
- ›How would you contribute to an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) review for a pupil you support?
- ›Describe how you would differentiate a literacy activity for a small group with mixed SEN needs.
- ›What do you understand by the term 'graduated approach' in SEN support, and how have you applied it?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you built a trusting relationship with a pupil who was initially resistant to support.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly when a pupil's behaviour escalated unexpectedly in the classroom.
- ›Give an example of how you have worked collaboratively with a class teacher or SENCO to improve outcomes for a pupil.
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a child's emotional wellbeing as well as their academic progress.
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a pupil's unmet need and took proactive steps to address it.
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Tell me about a time you built a trusting relationship with a pupil who was initially resistant to support.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly when a pupil's behaviour escalated unexpectedly in the classroom.