About this role
SEND Teaching Assistant | SEND School | ASAP Start
Location: South Norwood
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £100 - £110 per day
Reed Education are currently recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join the dedicated team at a lovely SEND School on a full-time basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a specialist setting supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), communication needs, sensory needs, and challenging behaviours.
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students access learning, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.
The Role
- Supporting pupils with Autism, MLD, SLD and additional SEND needs
- Working 1:1 and in small groups to support learning and development
- Assisting pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
- Implementing behaviour support strategies and promoting positive engagement
- Supporting pupils with sensory needs and individual learning plans
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other SEND professionals
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and life skills development
- Assisting with personal care where required
Ideal Candidates
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
- Experience supporting Autism, learning difficulties, SEMH, or complex needs
- Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Youth Worker, Nursery Practitioner, or similar background
- Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills
- A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
- Experience within a SEND school, specialist provision, PRU, or care setting is highly desirable
If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a specialist school environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.