Sen Teaching Assistant in Wandsworth, Greater London

SEN Teaching Assistant

Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Tooting, SW17
Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role

We are looking for a confident, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Tooting, supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural difficulties and associated additional learning needs.

The school provides a structured, supportive and therapeutic learning environment, with a strong focus on positive behaviour, emotional regulation, academic progress and personal development.

You will work closely with teachers, behaviour specialists and pastoral staff to support pupils who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education, helping them rebuild confidence, develop positive relationships and engage successfully in learning.

This role would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or someone with a background in supporting young people with challenging behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs

• Support pupils displaying challenging or dysregulated behaviour

• Implement positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

• Assist teachers with differentiated classroom activities

• Support pupils with emotional regulation and social development

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people

• Encourage engagement in academic and vocational learning

• Follow individual EHCP targets and behaviour support plans

• Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people

• Experience with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional learning needs

• Confidence managing difficult situations calmly and professionally

• Patient, resilient and consistent approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Understanding of safeguarding and positive behaviour support

• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service

• Right to Work in the UK

Desirable:

• Previous experience within an SEN school, PRU or alternative provision

• Experience supporting ASD, ADHD or trauma-related needs

• Team Teach, MAPA or similar behaviour management training

• Background in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching or residential care

• Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches

What This Role Offers

• ASAP start

• Full-time, Monday – Friday position

• Specialist SEMH school environment

• Supportive teaching, therapeutic and pastoral teams

• Opportunity to develop specialist behaviour support experience

• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work