SEN Teaching Assistant

Full time, Fixed term one-year 

Inner London Salary – Scale 3 - £31,086 (to pro rata for term time only)
Archbishop Sumner CofE Primary School, London, SE11
Start date: April 2026

Are you passionate about inspiring young learners and ready to make a real impact in a vibrant, inclusive city school?

At Archbishop Sumner CofE Primary School, we’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our family community. Working together as a community and inspired by a living Christian faith, our vision is to love and serve our diverse community, equipping each child with the skills and knowledge to thrive today and in the future.

Why join us?

• City school with a huge community heart and strong Ofsted Good (2025)

• Excellent results and high aspirations for all pupils

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Music and the arts are at the heart of our curriculum, with fantastic facilities including our eco-garden, dedicated art studio, music room, and sports spaces

• Supportive, values-driven team committed to Christian principles of love, hope, integrity, and respect

The role:

• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a teaching assistant supporting children with additional needs.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Patience, empathy and understanding when working with children who have diverse learning requirements

• Knowledge of strategies for supporting children with special education needs

• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

What we’re looking for:

• Commitment to promoting inclusion and equality within the school community

• Positive attitude towards continuous professional development

• Respectful, caring approach towards all children, parents and colleagues

• Flexibility and adaptability in meeting individual pupil needs.

• Someone who thrives in a diverse, inclusive setting and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team

• A reflective practitioner willing to learn, share, and grow

Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Diversity:
Archbishop Sumner CofE Primary School (London, SE11) is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

How to apply:
We warmly welcome visits - please contact Mrs Kealy at info@absprimary.school to come and see our wonderful school in action and for an application pack.

Full details of the responsibilities can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification for this post. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received and therefore early application is strongly advised. We remain the right to close or extend this advert at any time.