SEN Teaching Assistant
Salary/Rate:£90 - £100
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Merton
County:South West London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:10956
Post Date:12.11.25
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About the Role
SEN Teaching Assistant – Merton
- Merton, South West London
- £90 – £95 per day (PAYE)
- Full-time, long-term (term-time only)
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
- ASAP
Suitable for: Graduates, career changers, or experienced Teaching Assistants
Some of the most rewarding moments in education occur quietly. When a pupil who once found learning overwhelming finally feels understood and takes pride in themselves. That’s the difference you’ll make every single day in this role.
We are working with a wonderful specialist SEN school in Merton that supports children and young people aged 3 to 19 with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Anxiety and Social and Emotional needs.
This is a long-term, full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position, ideal for anyone passionate about making a positive impact in special education.
About the role:
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them access the curriculum and reach personal goals
- Using creative and sensory strategies to engage and motivate learners
- Promoting communication, confidence, and independence
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
- Supporting students’ emotional regulation and well-being
About you:
- A supportive, inclusive environment with small class sizes
- Collaborative multi-disciplinary team (teachers, therapists, and support staff)
- Excellent leadership and professional development opportunities
- Training pathways for those interested in progressing into teaching or therapy
- A positive, child-centred ethos that celebrates every student’s progress
- You are caring, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting children with special educational needs
- You may be a recent graduate (Psychology, Education, Child Development, etc.)
- Or you may have previous experience in schools, care, or youth support
- You are reliable, proactive, and committed to helping every pupil thrive
We are an ethical SEND specialist consultancy, proudly PAYE only, with no umbrella deductions or hidden costs. We believe in genuine partnerships, transparency, and finding the right long-term fit for both schools and candidates.
If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, apply today or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion.
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