SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Kingston Upon Thames
Contract: January - July 2026
Role: Full-time
Hours: 8:30am - 3:20pm
Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-regarded specialist secondary SEN school in Kingston Upon Thames, supporting pupils with complex Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The school offers a calm, structured, and nurturing environment with a strong focus on personalised learning, emotional wellbeing, and independence.
The Role
You will:
Support pupils with complex ASD on a 1:1 and small-group basis in KS3 and KS4
Deliver support in line with EHCPs and personalised plans
Assist with a highly differentiated and individualised curriculum
Implement sensory regulation strategies and structured interventions
Use visual supports and clear routines to promote engagement
Encourage independence, social skills, and life skills
Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists
The Ideal Teaching Assistant
Experience working with SEN pupils or a strong interest in SEN education
Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure
Compassionate, proactive, and a strong team player
Requirements
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (child and adult)
Right to work in the UK
Two professional references
Safeguarding training
Location & Accessibility
On-site parking
Excellent bus and train links
Interested?
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