SEND TA

Engage Partners Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get paid on national scales (AWR)

Free CPD sessions

Dedicated consultant

£50 Amazon voucher for referrals

Wellbeing support and discounts

Job summary

Engage Partners Limited invites applications for a Teaching Assistant in Wandsworth. The role offers a daily rate of £90–£100 and starts in September, with a working day from 8:30 to 15:30.

This position supports learners with SEND in a specialist college environment and focuses on developing confidence, independence, and essential life skills. You will work with lecturers and support staff to provide person-centred support, helping create a calm, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND (ASD, learning disabilities and/or complex needs desirable).
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to follow individual support plans and positive behaviour strategies.
• Resilience, flexibility, and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in delivering personalised learning programmes.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to promote engagement, communication, and independence.
• Assist learners with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and daily routines.
• Implement strategies that encourage positive behaviour and develop life skills.
• Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support teams to ensure consistent support.

Skills

SEND experience

Relationship building

Calm and empathetic

Communication

Following support plans

Resilience

Job description

Teaching Assistant in Wandsworth

Salary: £90 - £100 a day

Start date: September

Working hours: 8:30 till 3:30pm

Are you a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive specialist college environment?

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with SEND, including learning disabilities and autism, to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills?

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, compassionate, and motivated to make a meaningful difference. You will work closely with lecturers and support staff to provide consistent, person-centred support and help create a calm, positive, and empowering learning environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Support teaching staff in delivering personalised learning programmes
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to promote engagement, communication, and independence
• Assist learners with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and daily routines
• Implement strategies that encourage positive behaviour and develop life skills
• Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support teams to ensure consistent support

Essential skills & attributes:

• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND (ASD, learning disabilities and/or complex needs desirable)
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to follow individual support plans and positive behaviour strategies
• Resilience, flexibility, and a proactive attitude

Why choose Engage?

We put the ambitions of our teachers first, ensuring you have the support to teach the way you want to, and we pride ourselves on providing high levels of service to our teachers and support staff.

We are widely recognised, giving us the reach we need to secure reliable work for our supply teachers.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.