SEND Teaching Assistant — Nurture, Inclusion & Growth

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaftesbury Park Primary School in Battersea is seeking two dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support named pupils with SEND, enabling access to learning. You will work with class teachers, SENCO and pastoral team to create a calm, nurturing environment.

You should be patient, resilient and committed to inclusive education, with a willingness to develop skills through training. Experience with neurodivergent pupils or Down Syndrome is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND (neurodivergent and/or Down Syndrome)
• Able to provide personal care
• Calm, patient and consistent in approach
• Willing to develop skills through training

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in class and through small group or individual work
• Help children develop emotional regulation, confidence and positive learning behaviours
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team
• Support pupils to engage positively with learning and school routines
• Contribute to a calm, structured and nurturing environment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience

Teamwork

Emotional regulation support

Job description

Shaftesbury Park Primary School in Battersea is seeking two dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support named pupils with SEND, enabling access to learning. You will work with class teachers, SENCO and pastoral team to create a calm, nurturing environment.

You should be patient, resilient and committed to inclusive education, with a willingness to develop skills through training. Experience with neurodivergent pupils or Down Syndrome is welcomed.