SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Earlsfield, London

Full-time | Term-time only (40 weeks)

£21-24K salary, depending on experience

Start date: 19th October 2026

⏳ Apply by: 2nd October 2026

Chelsea Hall School is a unique specialist school for primary-aged students with mild to moderate, and sometimes multiple, learning needs. A primary diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or global developmental delay are just some of the complex profiles you would be working with in a role with us.

We are seeking to recruit an energetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be passionate about supporting children with SEN and committed to providing them with the best educational support possible. You will be working in close partnership with our teachers, therapists, other teaching assistants and parents.

The ideal applicant will have experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will have a calm, patient approach with the ability to engage well with pupils. Experience of positive behaviour management and behaviour de-escalation is crucial to this position.

In return, we can offer:

• Salary of £21,000-£24,000 (Depending on experience)

• Company pension scheme

• Professional development and additional training

• The opportunity to work in a welcoming school environment with wonderful students

• A strong and supportive leadership team, passionate about staff and student wellbeing

• An ‘employee assistance programme’ membership entitling you to home life support, work life assistance, physical and emotional health support, and wellbeing support resources (including free therapy!)

• Lunch provided daily in term time

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Valid DBS

• Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of children with SEN/SpLD, and experience in this environment

• Commitment to safeguarding children

• Knowledge of relevant risk management, health & safety, and child protection practices

Unfortunately, we are not currently able to provide sponsorship for this role, so you will need authorisation to work in the UK.

Key responsibilities for this role:

• To assist teaching staff to plan and prepare lessons and resources within the school curriculum.

• To make and prepare resources for teaching and therapy staff.

• To reinforce targets throughout the school day.

• To support students both within the class and during unstructured situations.

• To support the teaching and therapy staff to maintain detailed case notes of all children seen.

• To produce and maintain up-to-date pupils’ profile and behaviour plans.

• To follow school procedures in reporting incidents and safeguarding concerns.

• To act as a resource and support for other staff members working with the children.

• To participate in supervision and support as required.

• To maintain continuous professional development.

Chelsea Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and at least two satisfactory references.

Please note that questions on safeguarding will also be asked during the interview so as to check on your awareness of safeguarding procedure and anticipate potential training needs. All staff members receive child protection and PREVENT training upon employment, unless they have recently undergone such training.