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SEN Teaching Assistant

Liberty Primary, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3EB

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: ME4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills

• Strong communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), especially with children who have additional needs
• Patience, empathy, and a calm, supportive approach
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to individual learning needs
• Behaviour management skills, including de-escalation techniques
• Good observation and assessment skills to track pupil progress
• Teamwork and collaboration with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Creativity in adapting learning materials and activities
• Basic literacy and numeracy support skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Experience

• Supporting children with SEN such as autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, or learning difficulties
• Working 1:1 or with small groups to support learning and development
• Assisting in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or EHCP targets
• Supporting emotional regulation and social skills development
• Helping manage classroom behaviour and promote positive learning environments
• Assisting with personal care needs where required
• Working alongside teachers to plan and deliver differentiated activities
• Experience liaising with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Observing and recording pupil progress and behaviour

What the school offers its staff

A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school community

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Ongoing professional development and SEN-specific training opportunities

Opportunities to work closely with experienced teachers and SEN specialists

A collaborative team environment where your contribution is valued

Experience working with a diverse range of SEN needs

A well-resourced learning environment with access to specialist support tools

The chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives every day

Supportive leadership team that prioritises staff development

Opportunities to contribute ideas and shape inclusive practice within the school

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEN TA JD.doc - 213 KB (opens in new tab)

About Liberty Primary

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 442 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Liberty Primary website
• Email address: liberty@liberty.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086465290
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/liberty-primary

Arranging a visit to Liberty Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email liberty@liberty.merton.sch.uk.

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