Job Description

Primary Teaching Assistants (Team Teach Trained) - SEN Specialist Support

South East London September 2026 Start Flexible Day-to-Day & Long-Term Roles
Competitive Daily Rates Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Academics (Rochester) are currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants with Team Teach training to support a range of inclusive SEN schools across South East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate, resilient and proactive individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a real difference to their educational journey.

You will be working within specialist and mainstream settings supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including ASD, PMLD, SLD and MLD, helping to create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment.

As a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups across primary settings

• Use Team Teach strategies to support positive behaviour management

• Assist with the delivery of tailored learning activities and interventions

• Help create a calm, inclusive and structured classroom environment

• Adapt resources and learning materials to meet individual needs

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and external professionals

• Encourage pupils' social, emotional and academic development

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Team Teach trained (essential)

• Experienced supporting children with SEN in primary or specialist settings

• Confident working with ASD, PMLD, SLD and MLD learners

• Calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations

• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Proactive, reliable and committed to inclusive education

• Highly competitive daily rates of pay

• Flexible work - daily supply, short-term and long-term roles

• Opportunities for permanent placements

• Dedicated SEN consultant support throughout your journey

• Access to a wide network of specialist and mainstream schools

• Fast, friendly and supportive registration process

If you are a Team Teach trained Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in South East London SEN schools, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Bryan at Academics Rochester today to discuss available roles for September 2026.