Special Needs Teaching Assistants - Twickenham Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time (Ad-hoc) Opportunities: Temp-to-Perm Start Date: ASAP or with notice We are delighted to be partnering with a brand-new specialist school in Twickenham, supporting pupils aged 7-16 with ASD and SEMH needs. As the school continues to expand, we are seeking several enthusiastic and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nurturing and forward-thinking setting where staff are valued and every pupil is supported to reach their potential. Whether you are an experienced SEND professional or bring strong transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting neurodiverse young people, we would be keen to hear from you. The Role - Support pupils with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs Support pupils with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs - Work within small class sizes of 4-6 pupils Work within small class sizes of 4-6 pupils - Provide personalised support aligned with your experience and strengths Provide personalised support aligned with your experience and strengths - Assist with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development Assist with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development - Support with personal care where required (full training provided) Support with personal care where required (full training provided) - Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to maintain a positive and structured learning environment Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to maintain a positive and structured learning environment Why Join This School? - Modern, spacious, and well-resourced classrooms Modern, spacious, and well-resourced classrooms - Excellent outdoor learning and sensory facilities Excellent outdoor learning and sensory facilities - Supportive and approachable leadership team Supportive and approachable leadership team - Comprehensive training and development for permanent staff Comprehensive training and development for permanent staff - A calm, inclusive, and welcoming school culture A calm, inclusive, and welcoming school culture - Well-established routines with behaviour that is not highly challenging Well-established routines with behaviour that is not highly challenging What We're Looking For - Experience within SEND settings or relevant transferable skills (e.g. care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching) Experience within SEND settings or relevant transferable skills (e.g. care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching) - A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach - Full-time availability preferred, with part-time options considered Full-time availability preferred, with part-time options considered - A commitment to building long-term relationships-this is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with permanent roles available for the right candidates A commitment to building long-term relationships-this is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with permanent roles available for the right candidates What's on Offer - A clear pathway into a permanent position A clear pathway into a permanent position - Ongoing support and guidance Ongoing support and guidance - The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact - A welcoming and supportive team invested in your professional growth A welcoming and supportive team invested in your professional growth If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.