SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£85 - £95

Job type:Contract

Town/City:Sutton

County:South West London

Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

Job ref:9360

Post Date:08.05.25

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Jamie Martinez

SEND Consultant

02030114848

jamie@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

SEN Teaching Assistant – Support, Encourage, Empower
Location: Sutton
Salary: £85 - £95 per day (PAYE)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025

Do you want to make a real difference every single day? Are you passionate about helping young people with special educational needs reach their full potential? Our school are seeking compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team.

About the school:

Our school is a vibrant and inclusive special school for pupils aged 7–18, located in Sutton. We support students with a wide range of needs including Autism, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

Our school is committed to delivering creative, personalised learning in a supportive environment that encourages every pupil to grow in confidence, achieve their best, and develop key life skills.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering lessons that are tailored to the individual needs of our students. You’ll help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment and provide hands-on support with learning activities, communication, personal care (if required), and emotional regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

Support individual pupils or small groups with their learning and development
Assist with the delivery of tailored curriculum content, including life skills and enrichment activities
Help implement strategies to manage behaviour and promote emotional wellbeing
Provide support with sensory or communication needs, including use of tools like PECS or Makaton
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

What We’re Looking For:

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs
Previous experience in a school or SEN setting is desirable but not essential
A calm, patient, and adaptable approach
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., Team Teach, Autism Awareness, Safeguarding)

What We Offer:

A friendly, supportive and inclusive team environment
Full induction and ongoing training tailored to your role
Opportunities for progression
A rewarding, purpose-driven role where no two days are the same
Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes

Ready to make a difference?
Join us and help build a future where every young person feels confident, included, and empowered.

To apply, please submit an application or call Jamie on 0203 111 4848
Interviews: May Half term

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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