Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Tooting; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is supporting a vibrant SEN school in Wandsworth to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant. You will work closely with pupils who have a range of needs, including autism and speech and language difficulties, providing compassionate, structured support.

In this full-time, term-time role, you will collaborate with teachers and therapists, help pupils build confidence and life skills, and access ongoing professional development through REESON's network of SEN settings across London.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Patience, empathy and consistency in daily interactions.
• Proactive, reliable and strong team player.
• Willing to travel to Wandsworth or be local.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists.
• Support development of confidence, independence and life skills.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Consistency

Team spirit

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth

Are you looking for a meaningful role where every day brings new opportunities to support and inspire? A vibrant and well-established special needs school in Wandsworth is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with pupils who have a range of learning needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties. This Wandsworth school is known for its inclusive ethos, structured environment, and strong staff support network.

The Role:

• Full-time Teaching Assistant role based in Wandsworth
• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Working collaboratively with teachers and therapists
• Helping pupils to build confidence, independence, and key life skills

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• Has a passion for supporting children with special needs
• Brings patience, empathy, and consistency to their work
• Is proactive, reliable, and a strong team player
• Is either local to Wandsworth or willing to travel

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone looking to step into a rewarding new role in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive school community.

The position offers full-time hours during term time and access to professional development opportunities. As a Teaching Assistant placed through Reeson Education, you will benefit from personalised guidance and access to a wide network of SEN settings across London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.