SEND Teaching Assistant – Richmond – September
Are you a compassionate and ambitious SEND Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference to young people with additional needs? This opportunity is based within a highly respected specialist school that supports pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties and Autism through a nurturing, therapeutic and highly personalised approach to education.
Job Details
* SEND Teaching Assistant | Contract | September start
* £100–£110 per day
* Outstanding training and development from experienced SEND professionals
* Work alongside Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and specialist teachers
* Excellent preparation for careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching and Therapy
* Access to specialist SEND training and ongoing professional development
* Supportive leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
* SEND Teaching Assistant role within a well‐established and highly regarded specialist setting
* This specialist school educates approximately 140 pupils aged 4‐16 across multiple provisions within the borough
* 100% of pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
* The school specialises in supporting pupils with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties and associated communication needs
* High staff‐to‐pupil ratios ensure personalised support and excellent outcomes for learners
* A therapeutic and nurturing approach helps pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally
* Located in Richmond, with excellent transport links and strong community partnerships
* SEND Teaching Assistant will support pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small‐group settings
* Deliver targeted interventions to support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
* SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff and external professionals to implement EHCP targets
* Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom to maximise engagement and independence
* Help create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment
* SEND Teaching Assistant will contribute positively to the wider school community
* SEND Teaching Assistant applicants should hold a degree from a leading UK university
* Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND is highly desirable
* Knowledge of Autism, learning difficulties or communication needs would be advantageous
* SEND Teaching Assistant candidates should be patient, resilient and passionate about supporting vulnerable learners
* Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential
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