SEND Teaching Assistant
Cherry Orchard Primary School · London, London
SEND Teaching Assistant at Cherry Orchard Primary School, based in London, London. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- London, London
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Reference ac070bf72efe880e9bc2d1e65144df035b75c939
About the role
What are we looking for?
Essential:
- Experience of working with primary-aged children.
- Experience of supporting children with SEND and/or disabilities.
- A warm, patient and nurturing approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to inclusion and promoting children's independence.
- Ability to remain calm and consistent when children are distressed or dysregulated.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training, including manual handling and personal care.
- Physical ability and willingness to undertake the manual handling requirements of the role.
Desirable:
- Experience working with children with complex SEND.
- Experience of autism, physical disabilities or sensory needs.
- Experience supporting children with EHCPs.
- Experience of personal care and/or moving and handling.
- Knowledge of visual communication, PECS, Makaton or AAC.
- Relevant qualifications in SEND, education, childcare, health or social care.
Reference: ac070bf72efe880e9bc2d1e65144df035b75c939 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 23 Oct 2026 · Listed via Cherry Orchard Primary School
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