📍 Location: Nunhead | Salary: £89 – £105 PAYE
🕒 Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday (8:30am–4:00pm)
🚀 Start: Immediate

Are you a compassionate, energetic, and dedicated individual with a passion for helping children with special educational needs (SEN) thrive in a nurturing school environment?
Ortus Recruitment is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive primary school in Nunhead, committed to supporting both the personal and academic development of its pupils.

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About the Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children with diverse needs, helping them learn, grow, and feel empowered every day.

You will:

• Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils requiring extra support.
• Deliver tailored support to students with a range of needs, including autism, speech and language challenges, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.
• Assist teachers in preparing and delivering creative, engaging lessons.
• Set up and organise classroom resources and learning spaces.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Support students with personal development through structured routines, play, and communication.
• Foster a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment where every child feels heard.

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✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children, ideally with SEN experience.
• A genuine passion for education and helping children overcome learning barriers.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to adapt to different behaviours and learning styles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.

Bonus if you have a background in psychology, childcare, youth work or education studies!

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💼 Why Join Ortus Recruitment?

• We are a proud REC Corporate Member, committed to high standards in education recruitment.
• We prioritise clear, honest communication and long-term support for our candidates.
• We work with welcoming, supportive schools that truly value the role of their support staff.
• You’ll gain invaluable classroom experience with real opportunities for growth, whether you’re just starting out or looking to build a long-term career in education.

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Apply Now!

If you’re ready to support the next generation and take the next step in your career, send us your full CV today, we’d love to hear from you!

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