SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Provision in Bexley

A specialist provision in Bexley is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start, offering graduates the chance to work closely with students who require additional academic, behavioural, and emotional support. The school provides education for pupils with autism, speech and language needs, and SEMH profiles, with a strong focus on structure, consistency, and relationship-building. Staff are encouraged to take an active role in supporting pupil development beyond academics, making this an excellent opportunity for anyone considering educational psychology, child psychology, counselling, or SEN teaching in the future. This SEN Teaching Assistant position is particularly suited to graduates who want substantial school-based experience before committing to further training.

The school environment is calm, organised, and highly collaborative. Teachers and support staff work closely together to ensure pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll learn how targeted interventions are planned, how EHCP strategies are implemented, and how specialist support can transform a pupil’s school experience. Training is ongoing throughout the year, and graduates are given the chance to develop confidence working with a wide range of needs and communication styles. It’s a setting where thoughtful, reflective individuals tend to thrive.

Key Highlights

SEN Teaching Assistant – full-time role starting September

Daily pay between £95–£115 depending on experience

Located in Bexley with accessible public transport routes

Specialist SEN school rated Good by Ofsted

Long-term contract with potential school-based teacher training routes

Excellent experience for aspiring Educational Psychologists and SEN Teachers

Strong focus on autism, communication, and emotional regulation support

What You’ll Be Doing

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1 and in small groups with pupils who require additional support

Adapting classroom materials to meet individual learning needs

Reinforcing communication strategies alongside teaching staff

Supporting students during transitions, breaktimes, and enrichment activities

Recording behavioural and academic progress to support intervention planning

Ideal

Candidate for this Bexley School

Graduates interested in SEN, psychology, therapy, or teaching careers

Confident communicators able to build positive professional relationships

Patient individuals with strong emotional awareness and resilience

Previous school or youth work experience beneficial but not essential

Full commitment to a long-term SEN Teaching Assistant role from September

Why Join this Bexley School?

Comprehensive training around autism and SEMH strategies

Multi-disciplinary support from therapists and specialist practitioners

Leadership team committed to graduate development and progression

Carefully structured classrooms with strong behaviour systems

Opportunities to observe experienced SEN Teachers and intervention specialists

How to Apply

If you’re looking to gain valuable SEN experience before moving into teaching or psychology, this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Bexley deserves serious consideration. Apply through this advert to be shortlisted for September interviews.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers far more than classroom observation alone. You’ll become part of a specialist setting where graduates gain practical skills, professional confidence, and a detailed understanding of how effective SEN provision operates day to day.