Job Description

Primary School Specialist Resource Provision

Erith, South East London

Start Date: November 2025

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term


We are currently recruiting a dedicated and proactive

SEND Teaching Assistant

to support a brand-new

ASD and Speech and Language provision

within a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Erith, starting this September.

The Role:


In this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will work alongside a specialist SEN teacher to deliver tailored interventions and provide in-class support as part of the school's newly launched provision.


You will play a key role in developing and implementing communication-focused strategies and resources to help pupils access learning across the curriculum. Alongside your work within the provision, you will also support children in mainstream classrooms to enhance their understanding and communication.

The School is Looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who:

Has experience supporting children with

ASD

and/or with

speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN)

. Is qualified to a

Level 2

(or above) in

supporting teaching and learning

or a relevant qualification. Is confident delivering

small-group

or

one-to-one interventions

. Demonstrates a

patient, empathetic,

and

flexible

approach

, open to learning specialist approaches through

CPD

such as

PECS

or Is

committed to

inclusive education

and promoting pupil independence

.
About the School:


This welcoming and inclusive

primary school in

Erith is committed to nurturing each child's academic, personal, and spiritual development. With a strong emphasis on

respect, compassion, and collaboration

,

the school provides a supportive environment where all pupils are encouraged to thrive. A dedicated leadership team, excellent facilities, and a focus on staff development make this an outstanding place to work and grow professionally.


If you're an SEN Teaching Assistant, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.

Apply now

with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant skills and experience.



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.