SEND Teaching Assistant

Teach Lambeth group; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyvil Primary School in London seeks a proactive Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive, ambitious team. The role supports pupils with Autism and Speech/Language needs, delivering targeted interventions and working closely with teachers to create a calm, structured learning environment.

The position is full-time (32.5 hours per week) during 39 weeks per year (term-time plus INSET). January 2027 start or sooner for the right candidate; salary scales run Scale 3 Pt 5-6 to Scale 4 Pt 7-10.

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism or SEND desirable; training provided.
• Ability to support pupils with Autism, Speech and Language Needs.
• Willingness to work within an inclusive environment and term-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs within an inclusive setting.
• Deliver targeted interventions with supervision, including communication and literacy supports.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and other professionals to ensure high-quality provision.

Skills

SEND support

Autism support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Salary: Scale 3, Pt 5 - 6 to Scale 4, Pt 7 -10

Hours: Full Time - 32.5 hours per week

Year Round?: 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days)

Permanent?: Yes

To Start: January 2027 or sooner for the right candidate

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact Nadia Davis by email at [e-mail]

Wyvil Primary School is an exciting and innovative two form entry school situated in the centre of London, based across three buildings. We have two mainstream sites with integrated resource base classes for children with Autism and Speech and Language needs, and an Autism Resource Base in Kennington. Our teacher ratio enables high quality teaching and learning whilst promoting staff leadership and professional development. We have embedded a coaching culture across the school, enabling staff to have regular opportunities for reflectivepractice, active listening and high quality questioning.

We are looking to appoint an aspirational, hardworking and caring Teaching Assistant tojoin our inclusive and ambitious team.

The role will involve:

• supporting pupils with Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs and associated sensory,
• developmental and learning needs; within an inclusive environment;

• and training will be provided to deliver targeted interventions, which may include:
• Communication, Attention Autism and Intensive Interaction;
• RWI Phonics and adapted early literacy interventions;
• Social communication and social skills programmes;
• Emotional regulation and Zones of Regulation activities;
• Sensory regulation programmes;

• working closely with the class teacher and other professionals to deliver high quality provision;
• using specialist communication approaches, including visuals, Now/Next boards, PECS;
• supporting sensory regulation, independence and emotional regulation;
• delivering personalised learning linked to pupils’ EHCP outcomes and individual targets;
• creating a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment.

You will:

• work flexibly within a collaborative and supportive team;
• build positive relationships with children;
• have a strong interest in SEND, communication and language development;
• be reflective, proactive and willing to learn;
• support children to develop their communication, independence and social interaction skills;
• work closely with professionals and teaching staff to ensure consistency across interventions;
• understand the importance of visual support,
• structured routines and sensory regulation;
• have high expectations for all pupils.

We can offer you:

• an exciting opportunity to work in the centre of London;
• amazing children with unique strengths and personalities;
• a supportive and experienced staff team with expertise in SEND strategies;
• weekly opportunities to work alongside with other professionals;
• ongoing professional development and training opportunities;
• opportunities for career progression
• specialist SEND training and ongoing professional development;
• opportunities to remain stimulated with real job satisfaction and career progression.

In addition:

• We are a forward-thinking and inclusive team committed to developing staff expertise in Autism, SEND, communication and specialist provision.
• Experience of working with children with Autism or SEND would be desirable, although training and support will be provided.

SCHOOL VISITS ARE WELCOME and ENCOURAGED!

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