Sen Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) & Teaching Assistants Needed
Full-Time Opportunities Across South West & South London
Locations: Clapham | Wandsworth | Kingston | Twickenham | Richmond | Wimbledon | Sutton | Merton | Surbiton | Teddington & Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities Available
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing Recruitment
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates (£90-£110 per day depending on experience)
Looking for Your Next School-Based Role?
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), and General Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of secondary schools, specialist provisions, and SEN schools throughout South West and South London.
Whether you have extensive SEN experience or a strong background supporting young people in education, we are keen to hear from individuals who are passionate about making a difference and helping students achieve their full potential.
The Role
Successful candidates may be required to:
- Provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs.
- Support small intervention groups within the classroom.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
- Work with students with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language difficulties, MLD, PMLD and learning difficulties.
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
- Help students remain engaged and on task throughout lessons.
- Support pupils both academically and socially.
- Assist with personal care where required (training provided where appropriate).
- Build strong and trusting relationships with students and staff.
- Adapt to the needs of different schools and individual learners.
We're Looking For
✅ Previous experience working within schools, youth work, care settings, coaching, mentoring, or SEN environments.
✅ A genuine passion for supporting young people.
✅ Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
✅ A proactive, reliable, and positive attitude.
✅ The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
✅ Experience supporting SEN students is highly desirable.
✅ A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
✅ Full-time availability Monday to Friday.
Ideal for Candidates With Experience In:
- Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Autism (ASD)
- ADHD
- SEMH
- Learning Support
- Classroom Support
- Youth Work
- Residential Care
- Mental Health Support
- Sports Coaching
- Behaviour Mentoring
- Graduate Teaching Assistant Roles
- School-Based Support Roles
What We Offer
- Full-time positions across a variety of local schools.
- Long-term placements with opportunities to secure permanent contracts.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to CPD and safeguarding training.
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience across different school settings.
- Flexible opportunities tailored to your skills and experience.
Why Join Us?
We partner with a wide range of highly regarded schools across Clapham, Wandsworth, Kingston, Twickenham, Richmond, Wimbledon, Sutton, Merton, and surrounding boroughs, providing consistent opportunities for support staff who are committed, adaptable, and passionate about education.
If you're looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can positively impact the lives of young people every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Today
Join our growing network of support staff and start making a difference in South London's schools. Whether you're an experienced SEN TA, LSA, or a Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we have roles available now.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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