SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Wandsworth
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £100 – £110 per day
Are you a compassionate, proactive, and patient Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a child’s school experience?
A welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Wandsworth is seeking an experienced SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team as soon as possible. This role will see you working closely with a pupil who has Special Educational Needs, providing tailored support to help them achieve their full potential both academically and socially.
The Role:
1. Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language difficulties)
2. Support the class teacher in delivering personalised learning strategies
3. Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons and activities
4. Monitor and record progress, liaising with the SENCo and parents as required
5. Foster an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
The Candidate:
6. Experience supporting children with SEN (in school or similar settings)
7. Patient, empathetic, and positive approach to behaviour management
8. Able to build trusting relationships and adapt to pupil needs
9. Available full-time and able to commit to the rest of the academic year
The School:
10. Located in Wandsworth, easily accessible by public transport
11. Inclusive ethos with a passionate SEN support team
12. Ongoing training and development for support staff
13. Collaborative leadership team who value every member of staff
If you’re ready to join a caring school community where your support can have a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to be considered for this SEN 1:1 TA role in Wandsworth – interviews/trials will take place immediately.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.