SEND Teaching Assistant – Wandsworth – October 2025 Start

 
Location: Wandsworth, South West London
Contract: October 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £444 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: ASAP

 
Are you a graduate passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to gain hands-on experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant this October?

 
A small, 1-form entry primary school in Wandsworth is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with a range of additional needs across EYFS and KS1. This role is ideal for graduates with a background in Psychology or Education who are interested in careers in Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, or SEND teaching.

 
About the School:

• 1-form entry community primary school for ages 2–11
• Built within a beautiful classical building with modern facilities and large playgrounds for both Nursery and Primary pupils
• Expanding early years provision: new 2-year-old (24 pupils) and 3-year-old (32 pupils) settings, with a 9-month provision planned for January
• High EAL population (around 60%) with over 49 languages spoken across the school
• Recently restructured leadership with a brand-new, forward-thinking SLT
• Five new teachers, including three ECTs, creating an energetic and collaborative environment
• Strong focus on values-led recruitment: “skills can be taught”
• Mornings are focused on academic progress, with afternoons offering broader curriculum and enrichment opportunities

 
The Role:

• Supporting pupils with EHCPs and additional learning needs, including ASC and Speech & Language difficulties
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to deliver personalised interventions
• Collaborating with class teachers, SENCO, and external specialists to implement support plans
• Encouraging pupil confidence, independence, and social interaction
• Hours: 08:30–15:30 with a 30-minute break

 
We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of a 2:1 degree in a BPS-accredited Psychology or related subject
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience supporting children (beneficial but not essential)
• BSL (British Sign Language) is desirable but not essential
• An Enhanced DBS

 
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