SEN Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs?
Tradewind Recruitment is looking for enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work in welcoming and inclusive schools across Wandsworth.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting children or young people with SEND who is looking to build on their experience within a supportive school environment.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you may:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs
Support pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties
Help pupils access learning and remain engaged in the classroom
Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to provide appropriate support
Support pupils' communication, confidence, independence and social development
Assist with classroom activities, lesson preparation and the day-to-day learning environment
Help maintain a positive, safe and inclusive environment for pupils
About You
We would particularly like to hear from candidates who:
Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN/SEND
Are patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Can work effectively as part of a school team
Are adaptable and confident responding to the individual needs of pupils
Are passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potentialExperience within a school is desirable, but relevant experience from other SEN, youth, care or support settings will also be considered.
Flexible Working
We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time or part-time opportunities.
Every employee has the legal right to request flexible working from their first day of employment. Flexible working requests will be considered in accordance with the requirements of the role and the operational needs of the school. Current government guidance specifically recommends making this day-one right clear within job adverts
