SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in London/Wandsworth is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in a primary school setting from November 2026. This full-time role involves 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and promoting social, emotional, and academic development.

The ideal candidate will have prior SEN experience in a school or similar setting, with knowledge of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a primary school, specialist provision, nursery, or similar setting.
• Knowledge of pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or other additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them access learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions focused on literacy, numeracy, communication, and social development.
• Support children with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH, and moderate learning difficulties.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

Skills

1:1 support

Literacy interventions

Numeracy interventions

Speech and language

Autism awareness

Communication

Patience

Job description

Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

Are you seeking a rewarding full-time opportunity from November 2026 within a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming primary school in Wandsworth?

Academics is delighted to be working in partnership with a friendly, nurturing, and high-achieving primary school that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from November 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and wants to be part of a collaborative school community.

Role Details

• Location: Primary school in Wandsworth
• Start Date: November 2026 or ASAP
• Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
• Pay: £95-£105 per day (dependent on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them access learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions focused on literacy, numeracy, communication, and social development.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs, and moderate learning difficulties.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEN within a primary school, specialist provision, nursery, or similar educational setting.
• Have knowledge of supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or other additional learning needs.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills.

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all other safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.