Teaching Assistant SEN

Senploy; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time role

Career development

Supportive team

DBS update available

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist secondary SEN school in Wandsworth, South West London. The role requires 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with ASD, learning difficulties, and communication needs.

You will assist teachers in delivering adapted lessons and help manage emotions and behaviours throughout the day. Ideal candidates have prior SEN support experience, especially with secondary students, and strong behaviour management and

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is essential.
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is highly desirable.
• Confident supporting students with ASD, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, resilient, reliable and able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students with SEN.
• Support pupils with ASD, learning difficulties and additional communication needs.
• Assist teachers with delivering adapted lessons and classroom activities.
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
• Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies when required.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Help maintain a structured, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEN School - Wandsworth

Location: Wandsworth, South West London

Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Long-Term

Setting: Specialist SEN Secondary School

SEN Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth

We are currently recruiting for a strong, experienced and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEN school based in Wandsworth, South West London.

The school supports secondary-aged pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning difficulties, communication needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

We are looking for a confident, proactive and resilient Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships with students, manage challenging situations calmly and provide consistent support throughout the school day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous SEN experience who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students with SEN.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students with SEN.
• Support pupils with ASD, learning difficulties and additional communication needs.
• Support pupils with ASD, learning difficulties and additional communication needs.
• Assist teachers with delivering adapted lessons and classroom activities.
• Assist teachers with delivering adapted lessons and classroom activities.
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
• Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies when required.
• Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies when required.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Help maintain a structured, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Help maintain a structured, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Assist with personal care where required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is essential.
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is essential.
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is highly desirable.
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is highly desirable.
• Confident supporting students with ASD, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Confident supporting students with ASD, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, resilient, reliable and able to use initiative.
• Patient, resilient, reliable and able to use initiative.
• Comfortable providing 1:1 support and working with small groups.
• Comfortable providing 1:1 support and working with small groups.
• Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling training would be advantageous.
• Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling training would be advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Why Join Remedy Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £100-£117.
• Competitive daily pay of £100-£117.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN secondary school.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN secondary school.
• Supportive and experienced teaching team.
• Supportive and experienced teaching team.
• Opportunity to gain further experience working with a range of special educational needs.
• Opportunity to gain further experience working with a range of special educational needs.
• Potential for long-term career development.
• Potential for long-term career development.
• Dedicated support from an experienced SEN recruitment consultant.
• Dedicated support from an experienced SEN recruitment consultant.