Looking for SEN Teaching Assistant jobs in London and Greater London? Explore the vacancies below, or register with Impact Teachers to tell us about your experience, preferred locations and availability. Whether you already work in SEN support or are exploring a move into this area, check each advert for the experience, duties and working pattern required.
SEN Teaching Assistant roles can involve one-to-one support, small-group work or support across a class. Read the vacancy description carefully: the setting, age group and responsibilities will vary between schools.
When you register with Impact Teachers, include relevant classroom or support experience in your CV. Be ready to discuss the age groups and settings you have worked in, the support you provided and any relevant training. You do not need to include identifiable information about pupils.
Applying from overseas? You can also register to discuss your experience and next steps. Suitability, documentation and right-to-work requirements need to be reviewed before a placement is confirmed.
What SEN Teaching Assistants Do
SEN Teaching Assistants play a vital role in supporting learners who have additional learning, behavioural, or sensory needs. Typical responsibilities may include:
- Providing one-to-one or small group support
- Working with structured behaviour and learning plans
- Collaborating with teachers and specialist staff
- Supporting differentiated learning tasks
- Helping to create structured, inclusive classroom environments
Skills & Expectations for SEN Teaching Assistants
Effective SEN Teaching Assistants typically demonstrate:
- A calm, patient, and supportive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Understanding of SEN strategies and differentiated learning
- Ability to build positive relationships with learners
Whether you are early in your SEN journey or experienced, these skills will help you thrive in specialist support roles.
Benefits
What registering with Impact Teachers offers you:
- One registration to be considered for suitable SEN support opportunities.
- Access to current vacancies across London and Greater London.
- Daily supply, longer-term and permanent work to discuss, depending on current vacancies.
- A recruitment team to talk through your experience, preferred settings and travel area.
- Guidance on registration, documentation and the checks needed for a role.
- Support to understand the duties, hours and pay details before accepting an assignment.
Support, Compliance & Placement Guidance
We support you through the compliance steps required for SEN Teaching Assistant roles, including DBS checks and right-to-work verification. We collaborate with schools to make sure placement expectations are clear, so you can focus on making a positive impact with learners.
Helpful Resources for SEN Teaching Assistants
- How to Become the Best Teaching Assistant for SEN Students – skills and strategies for SEN support roles
- Teaching Students With Different Learning Styles – differentiation techniques for diverse learners
- High Quality Teaching for Pupils With SEND – approaches to inclusive and effective teaching practice
- Essential Guide to the Learning Support Assistant Role – core role responsibilities and expectations
- SEN Support Assistant Qualifications UK – training and qualification guidance for SEN support careers
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