Teaching Assistant SEN

Location: Wandsworth, South West London
Pay: £100-£117 per day
Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term
Setting: Specialist SEN Secondary School

Remedy Education is 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.

• 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.

• Assist with personal care where required.

• 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.

• Comfortable providing 1:1 support and working with small groups.

• Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling training would be advantageous.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive daily pay of £100-£117.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN secondary school.

• Supportive and experienced teaching team.

• Opportunity to gain further experience working with a range of special educational needs.

• Potential for long-term career development.

• Dedicated support from an experienced SEN recruitment consultant.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time position in Wandsworth and are confident supporting secondary-aged students with additional learning and behavioural needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for an immediate start.

If you have any questions please call or ask for Dylan at Remedy Education.