SEN Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Fast registration

Flexible hours

CPD courses

Wellbeing resources

Supportive environment

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Wandsworth. You will support pupils with various needs, deliver 1:1 and small-group sessions, and help learners access lessons in a structured, nurturing environment.

Ideal candidates are patient, adaptable and calm under pressure, with a commitment to safeguarding and fostering pupil wellbeing. This long-term, full-time role offers reliable hours and the chance to make a real difference in a welcoming

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is desirable.
• Patience and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to work as part of a wider school team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support during lessons and activities.
• Help pupils access learning in a structured environment.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work with teachers to follow individual support plans.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School - Wandsworth

Location: Wandsworth, South West London

Pay: £105-£125 per day

Start Date: October 2026

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Milk Education are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Wandsworth. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them develop their communication, confidence and independence.

The Role

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support during lessons and activities.

• Help pupils access learning in a structured, supportive environment.

• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.

• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

• Work alongside teachers and specialist staff to follow individual support plans.

About You

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable.

• Patient, adaptable and calm under pressure.

• Able to build positive and trusting relationships.

• Confident working as part of a wider school team.

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Experience in a specialist school, care setting or support role would be beneficial.

Why Join Milk Education?

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!

• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.

• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!

• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.

• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you'll find exclusive access to a range of discounts - our very own version of the Blue Light Card

• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.

• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!

• School Preparation Pack - be ready for your school placements!

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.

• We partner with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity and their inspiring school speakers, who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.

• We're located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!

• Join the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency!

• Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.