SEND Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£90 - £95
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Sutton
County:South West London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:9957
Post Date:04.07.25
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About the Role

SEND Teaching Assistant – Sutton Area
Wallington | Carshalton | The Wrythe | Cheam
Full-Time | Long-Term | Term Time Only
£90–£95 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: September 2025

Parker Smith Inclusion is working closely with a group of inclusive and supportive schools in the Sutton borough, including areas such as Wallington, Carshalton, The Wrythe, and Cheam, to recruit experienced and passionate Autism Teaching Assistants for September 2025.

We are seeking candidates who can confidently support students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and complex behaviours that challenge. This is a full-time, term-time only position with long-term potential.

About the Role:

  • Supporting students with ASC, SEMH, and behavioural needs on a 1:1 or small group basis

  • Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting emotional regulation

  • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to deliver tailored support

  • Helping students develop communication, independence, and social skills

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

  • Experience working with children or young people with autism and SEMH needs

  • Confidence in supporting complex behaviours

  • Knowledge or training in:

    • PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)

    • Makaton

    • Team Teach or MAPA (or similar de-escalation and behaviour support training)

  • A calm, nurturing, and resilient approach to supporting challenging behaviour

  • A passion for inclusive education and a commitment to pupil wellbeing

What We Offer:

  • £90–£95 per day PAYE (no umbrella fees)

  • Long-term, stable roles in excellent SEND and mainstream schools across Sutton

  • Ongoing support from a specialist SEND consultant

  • Opportunities for further training and development

If you have the experience and passion for working with pupils with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to become a valued Teaching Assistant with Parker Smith Inclusion and help change lives across the Sutton area.

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