Reintegration Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd seeks a dedicated Respite and Reintegration Teaching Assistant to join its SEND and pastoral team in Outer London, supporting students through reintegration and mentoring as they return to mainstream education.

The role focuses on leading the Respite and Reintegration provision and providing classroom support, dropout prevention, and personalised intervention programmes to help pupils achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Have experience working with young people, particularly those with SEND, autism or additional learning needs (desirable).
• Be confident supporting students both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and pastoral skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school's Respite and Reintegration provision.
• Support students returning from internal exclusion through mentoring and personalised intervention programmes.
• Deliver pastoral support and promote positive behaviour, attendance and engagement.
• Work closely with Heads of Year, SEND staff, senior leaders and external agencies to support student progress.
• Maintain accurate student records and contribute to monitoring outcomes.
• Support students within mainstream lessons, small group interventions and specialist SEND provision.
• Help teachers adapt learning and encourage students to develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues to support successful reintegration.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Pastoral support

Intervention delivery

Mentoring

Job description

Position:Respite and Reintegration Teaching Assistant

Location: Redbridge

Salary: £22,123 - £22,439 per annum

Start date: September 2026

Smart Teachers is working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Outer London seeking to appoint a dedicated Respite and Reintegration Teaching Assistant to join its SEND and pastoral team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will lead the school's Respite and Reintegration provision while also working as a Teaching Assistant, helping students successfully reintegrate into mainstream education and achieve positive outcomes. The role would also suit graduates considering a future career in teaching or educational support

The Role

As a Respite and Reintegration Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school's Respite and Reintegration provision.
• Support students returning from internal exclusion through mentoring and personalised intervention programmes.
• Deliver pastoral support and promote positive behaviour, attendance and engagement.
• Work closely with Heads of Year, SEND staff, senior leaders and external agencies to support student progress.
• Maintain accurate student records and contribute to monitoring outcomes.
• Support students within mainstream lessons, small group interventions and specialist SEND provision.
• Help teachers adapt learning and encourage students to develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues to support successful reintegration.

The School

Our client is a successful and ambitious secondary school with a strong commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing and high-quality SEND provision. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The school offers a supportive environment where professional development is valued and staff are encouraged to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people, particularly those with SEND, autism or additional learning needs (desirable).
• Be confident supporting students both in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and pastoral skills.