SEN Teaching Assistant in Sutton

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Full training provided

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Sutton is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 7-18 with autism and learning needs in a dedicated SEN school. You will work alongside specialist teachers and therapists in a supportive, structured environment to help pupils communicate, socialise and build life skills.

The role starts January 2027, is full-time during term-time (Mon-Fri), Sutton borough, with salary of £100-£110 per day paid weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN settings or with autism is preferred or required.
• Ability to support pupils with communication and social skills in a structured environment.
• Professional, voluntary or personal experience in SEN is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 7-18 with autism and learning needs in a SEN setting.
• Collaborate with teachers, Speech & Language therapists, Occupational therapists, and other specialists.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive environment and help pupils develop confidence and life skills.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism experience

Communication skills

Education

A Level 2 or 3 CACHE, Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant in Sutton

Want a role where supporting children is the core of what you do? Have you worked or volunteered in a SEN school setting, a charity or children's clubs? Are you based in South London?

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Working with pupils aged 7-18 with Autism, learning needs and challenging associated behaviours
• Starting January 2027
• Borough of Sutton
• 5 days a week, Mon-Fri (term time only)
• 100- 110 a day, paid weekly
• One-year contract from January 2027, with the possibility of extending
• Career development opportunities
• Full training provided

As a SEN Teaching Assistant in Sutton, you'll join a welcoming SEN school that works with every pupil individually to help them overcome and excel in developing communication and social skills. You'll work alongside specialist teachers, Speech & Language therapists, Occupational therapists, Educational Psychologists and Play Therapists, providing a patient, reassuring approach that helps pupils through sensory overload, emotional dysregulation and everyday challenges in a safe, inclusive and structured environment where they build confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The ideal applicant will have any of the following:

• Professional, voluntary or personal experience of SEN, particularly autism
• A Psychology degree (a great chance to gain hands‑on experience before a career in educational psychology, clinical psychology or psychotherapy)
• A degree linked to education or SEN (desirable)
• A Level 2 or 3 CACHE, Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification
• Any professional, voluntary experience working in a school or SEN setting
• Experience as a parent of a child with additional needs, youth worker, sports or club coach, aspiring actor, childminder, babysitter, charity volunteer, or in social services or mental health settings

JOB STARTING IN JANUARY 2027!

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