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SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 90 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Merton, London
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant | Secondary School | Merton | September 2025 Start
Location: Merton, South West London
Job Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £85-£105 per day (depending on experience)
Are you patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?
Do you want to make a real impact in a school that values inclusive education and supports staff every step of the way?
We are working with a well-regarded and inclusive secondary school in Merton that is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience in a rewarding and supportive SEN environment.
About the Role:
You'll work closely with pupils who have EHCPs and additional learning needs including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. You'll support them in lessons, help deliver targeted interventions, and work alongside the SENCo and teachers to ensure every student can reach their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with SEN
Support academic learning and social/emotional development
Adapt resources and scaffold learning under teacher guidance
Monitor progress and behaviour, and contribute to student reviews
Promote inclusion and help build students' confidence and independence
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with children or young people with SEN (e.g., autism, ADHD, SEMH)
Calm, flexible, and nurturing approach
Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence
Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners
Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE, Psychology degree) are a bonus but not essential
About the School:
This Merton school is known for its strong SEN provision, supportive leadership, and commitment to professional development. Staff are valued and well-supported, and the school offers regular CPD opportunities and clear pathways for progression-including routes into teaching, therapy, and pastoral work.
What You'll Get:
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities for permanent roles and training
Hands-on experience in a specialist support role
A genuinely rewarding position where you'll see your impact daily
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now with your CV or get in touch for an informal chat. Interviews are being arranged now for a September startBefore You Apply
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