Teaching Assistant SEN
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £100 to £117 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WANDSWORTH, LONDON |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Dec 2026 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEN School - Wandsworth
Location: Wandsworth, South West London
Pay: £100-£117 per day
Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term
Setting: Specialist SEN Secondary School
SEN Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth
We are currently recruiting for a strong, experienced and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEN school based in Wandsworth, South West London.
The school supports secondary-aged pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning difficulties, communication needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
We are looking for a confident, proactive and resilient Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships with students, manage challenging situations calmly and provide consistent support throughout the school day.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous SEN experience who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students with SEN.
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students with SEN.
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Support pupils with ASD, learning difficulties and additional communication needs.
Support pupils with ASD, learning difficulties and additional communication needs.
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Assist teachers with delivering adapted lessons and classroom activities.
Assist teachers with delivering adapted lessons and classroom activities.
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Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
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Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies when required.
Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies when required.
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Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
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Help maintain a structured, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
Help maintain a structured, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
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Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.
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Assist with personal care where required.
Assist with personal care where required.
The Ideal Candidate
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is essential.
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is essential.
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Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is highly desirable.
Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is highly desirable.
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Confident supporting students with ASD, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
Confident supporting students with ASD, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
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Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
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Patient, resilient, reliable and able to use initiative.
Patient, resilient, reliable and able to use initiative.
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Comfortable providing 1:1 support and working with small groups.
Comfortable providing 1:1 support and working with small groups.
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Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling training would be advantageous.
Team Teach, MAPA or other positive handling training would be advantageous.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Why Join Remedy Education?
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Competitive daily pay of £100-£117.
Competitive daily pay of £100-£117.
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Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN secondary school.
Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist SEN secondary school.
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Supportive and experienced teaching team.
Supportive and experienced teaching team.
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Opportunity to gain further experience working with a range of special educational needs.
Opportunity to gain further experience working with a range of special educational needs.
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Potential for long-term career development.
Potential for long-term career development.
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Dedicated support from an experienced SEN recruitment consultant.
Dedicated support from an experienced SEN recruitment consultant.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time position in Wandsworth and are confident supporting secondary-aged students with additional learning and behavioural needs, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for an immediate start.