Early Years Teaching Assistant SEN

Philosophy Education; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. is recruiting an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Tooting, London, to provide 1:1 support for a child with complex needs in Reception.

The role focuses on helping access learning, developing communication, and promoting positive engagement. You will work closely with the class teacher and SEND team, applying SEND strategies, supporting emotional regulation, and adapting activities to enable full participation across the school

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant with complex needs in a school setting.
• Solid understanding of SEND strategies and interventions.
• Ability to support communication and emotional regulation in pupils.
• Confident using a range of techniques to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Using SEND strategies and interventions to support the child's needs.
• Supporting communication, interaction and emotional regulation.
• Adapting activities and learning opportunities for participation.
• Collaborating with the class teacher and SEND team for consistency.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND strategies

Communication support

Emotional regulation

Job description

• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Reception Class
• 1:1 Support – Complex Needs
• Tooting, Wandsworth
• Full-time
• Immediate Start
• Ongoing Contract

We are currently looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Tooting to provide 1:1 support for a child with complex needs in Reception.

The Role

The school is looking for a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant who has a strong understanding of supporting children with complex special educational needs. You will be working closely with a child in Reception, providing individualised support to help them access learning, develop communication skills and engage positively in the school environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Using appropriate SEND strategies and interventions to support the child's individual needs.
• Supporting communication, interaction and emotional regulation.
• Adapting activities and learning opportunities to ensure the child can participate in the classroom.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team to provide a consistent approach to support.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a specialist SEND school or supporting children with complex needs in a mainstream setting. You should have a good understanding of SEND support strategies and be confident using a range of techniques to support communication, emotional regulation and learning.

The School

This is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in Tooting, Wandsworth, with good transport links. The school has a strong commitment to supporting children with additional needs and benefits from a specialist language provision for pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties. With well-resourced learning environments, a dedicated staff team and a nurturing approach to education, the school provides an excellent setting for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to make a real difference.

This is a full-time position with an immediate start, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to a child's early school experience.