Early Years Teaching Assistant SEN in Wandsworth, London

• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Reception Class
• 1:1 Support – Complex Needs
• Tooting, Wandsworth
• Full-time
• Immediate Start
• Ongoing Contract

We are currently looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Tooting to provide 1:1 support for a child with complex needs in Reception.

The Role

The school is looking for a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant who has a strong understanding of supporting children with complex special educational needs. You will be working closely with a child in Reception, providing individualised support to help them access learning, develop communication skills and engage positively in the school environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Using appropriate SEND strategies and interventions to support the child's individual needs.
• Supporting communication, interaction and emotional regulation.
• Adapting activities and learning opportunities to ensure the child can participate in the classroom.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team to provide a consistent approach to support.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a specialist SEND school or supporting children with complex needs in a mainstream setting. You should have a good understanding of SEND support strategies and be confident using a range of techniques to support communication, emotional regulation and learning.

The School

This is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in Tooting, Wandsworth, with good transport links. The school has a strong commitment to supporting children with additional needs and benefits from a specialist language provision for pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties. With well-resourced learning environments, a dedicated staff team and a nurturing approach to education, the school provides an excellent setting for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to make a real difference.

This is a full-time position with an immediate start, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to a child's early school experience. If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a new role in a primary school, please apply with an up-to-date CV.