SEN Teaching Assistant - Supply

Randstad Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education in South London is seeking an experienced Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant for flexible ad hoc shifts at a modern SEN school in West Wickham.

You will support pupils aged 5-19 with SEN, including non-verbal learners and ASD, and there are opportunities to progress toward a teaching assistant qualification. A GCSE in English and Maths is required and a valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) is expected.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C or above.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching assistant qualification.
• Experience supporting non-verbal learners, pupils on the Autism Spectrum (ASD), and children with complex medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in a school setting.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism Spectrum (ASD) experience

Personal care support

Education

GCSE English and Maths (4/C+)

Willingness to pursue TA qualification

Job description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Salary: £88-£105 per day (Flexible / Ad Hoc Basis)

Are you an experienced SEN teaching assistant looking for flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle? Seeking ad hoc teaching assistant work in South London?

Do you have a background in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities?

Join a dynamic team of specialist educators and support staff at a modern SEN school in West Wickham, South London. Opening in June 2026, our multidisciplinary setting brings together Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT), Educational Psychologists, and Psychotherapists under one roof.

Requirements:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching assistant qualification.
• Experience supporting non-verbal learners, pupils on the Autism Spectrum (ASD), and children with complex medical conditions
• Valid Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to process one)
• Proven experience providing personal care support for students aged 5-19