Sen Teaching Assistant in Wandsworth, Greater London

Are you wanting to make a difference in special education?

Location: Wandsworth, South West London (SW17)
Pay: £110.24–£120 per day (depending on experience and setting)
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm school term time only (full-time and part-time opportunities are available)
Start Date: Immediate and upcoming starts available

We is seeking compassionate, resilient and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEMH school in Wandsworth, SW17.The main school supports 238 boys aged 5–19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside additional needs such as ADHD, Autism (ASC), attachment difficulties, anxiety and behavioural challenges.

With an ethos built around understanding, consistency and high expectations, the school provides a safe, structured and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, develop resilience and achieve their potential. Positive relationships between staff and pupils are at the heart of its approach.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Supporting emotional regulation, anxiety, low self-esteem and difficulties managing frustration or challenging situations.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging, disruptive or withdrawn behaviours.
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies, maintaining clear boundaries and encouraging confidence, resilience, independence and positive engagement with education.
• Broad & Vocational Curriculum: Secondary and post-16 pupils access a varied curriculum, including vocational courses in animal care, barbering, construction, horticulture and hospitality.
• Enrichment & Community Experiences: Pupils benefit from regular animal therapy at Tom’s Farm, alongside opportunities to develop practical and social skills through local community activities and experiences across both school sites.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, ADHD, Autism or additional learning needs.
• Be confident managing challenging behaviour while maintaining a calm, consistent and positive approach.
• Have the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle with authority, boundaries, emotional regulation or engagement.
• Demonstrate resilience, patience and a genuine commitment to helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

Previous experience within specialist SEMH schools, alternative provisions, pupil referral units, residential care, youth work, mentoring or behaviour support would be highly beneficial.

Interested?

If you have experience in education, SEMH support, youth work, mentoring, residential care or behaviour support and are looking for a rewarding opportunity within specialist education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

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