Job Description

1 to 1 Full-time ongoing contract Ealing

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Ealing is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a student with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The Role

In this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who has SEMH needs.


Your role will include:

Supporting the child to manage their emotions and build positive interactions with peers. Assist with classroom engagement and structured learning, ensuring the pupil remains focused and supported. Providing active support as the child may require assistance if they leave the classroom at times. Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, contributing to assessment and progress reporting.

The school is looking for a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant who has previously worked with children or adults with SEMH and SEND. You must be physically fit to support the child outside the classroom.


This role is full-time until the end of the academic year, with potential for extension in September.

The School

This two-form entry primary academy in Hanwell, Ealing, educates over 400 pupils aged 3-11. The school prides itself on being inclusive and diverse, welcoming families from various cultural backgrounds, languages, and faith groups.


The leadership team has high expectations for both pupils and staff, fostering a supportive and ambitious environment. Staff benefit from ongoing professional development and a strong sense of collaboration.


We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.