SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£90 - £95 Per Day
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Sutton
County:South West London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:9512
Post Date:22.05.25
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About the Role

SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH School
Location: Sutton
Full-Time | Term-Time Only
£90 - £95 Daily Rate | Long-Term with Potential for Permanent Role

 

Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs?
Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives—academically and emotionally?

We are working with a specialist SEMH school committed to nurturing vulnerable students who face barriers to learning due to SEMH challenges, and in some cases, Autism.

The school provides a therapeutic, trauma-informed setting where students are supported holistically to succeed both in and out of the classroom, and the staff work with their pupils, offering wraparound support. 

About the Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Work 1:1 with students who need tailored support

  • Facilitate small group sessions to promote engagement and social skills

  • Collaborate closely with teachers and therapists to support academic progress

  • Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment

  • Play a key role in students' emotional regulation and daily wellbeing

About You:

  • Experience working with young people with SEMH, autism, or related needs

  • Calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to behaviour

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • A genuine passion for inclusive education and student welfare

  • A background in education, youth work, psychology, or similar is advantageous.

Whether you're an experienced SEN TA or someone with the right attitude and transferable experience, for example, Youth Work, Psychology background, Youth Engagement and Diversion Officer, we’d love to hear from you.

 

To apply or find out more, contact Jamie at Parker Smith Inclusion
📞 0203 011 4848 📧 Jamie@psinclusion.co.uk
Parker Smith Inclusion are committed to safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

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