SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary (ASD/SEMH)

Remedy Education; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Long-term contract

Supportive recruitment consultant

Job summary

Remedy Education is recruiting a strong, experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Wandsworth, South West London. The role focuses on supporting students with a range of needs, including ASD and SEMH, and requires the ability to build positive relationships and manage challenging situations.

The ideal candidate will have prior SEN experience, be confident in 1:1 and small-group support, and be committed to helping students engage and progress throughout the

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is essential.
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is highly desirable.
• Confident supporting students with ASD, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, resilient, reliable and able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students with SEN.
• Support pupils with ASD, learning difficulties and additional communication needs.
• Assist teachers with delivering adapted lessons and classroom activities.
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
• Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies when required.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Help maintain a structured, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Assist with personal care where required.

Skills

SEN experience

Secondary school support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patient and resilient

Job description

Remedy Education is recruiting a strong, experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Wandsworth, South West London. The role focuses on supporting students with a range of needs, including ASD and SEMH, and requires the ability to build positive relationships and manage challenging situations.

The ideal candidate will have prior SEN experience, be confident in 1:1 and small-group support, and be committed to helping students engage and progress throughout the