Sen Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Merton, South West London Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Start Date: ASAP Are you a caring, patient, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Do you want to work in a supportive and inclusive school where every child is given the opportunity to thrive? Uniform Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Merton. The school supports pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. About the Role: As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional learning and communication needs
- Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons
- Use tools such as PECS, Makaton, and sensory strategies to enhance learning and communication
- Promote independence, emotional regulation, and social skills development
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to meet EHCP outcomes
- Support with personal care or mobility when required (training provided)
- Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment for all pupils
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (essential)
- Knowledge of Autism, SLD, or SEMH (desirable)
- Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting pupils’ development
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to assist with personal care and/or manual handling (training can be provided)
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)
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