SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 support in Year 1 with child with SEMH

Primary School

Wandsworth 

ASAP start  

A small and welcoming Church of England primary school in Wandsworth is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis starting ASAP to support a child in Year 1 with SEND.

The Role

Working in Year 1, you will be supporting a child with SEMH who has experienced Trauma. The child follows an individualised timetable with frequent movement breaks in between tasks. They can display challenging behaviour when dysregulated, but training will be given to manage this. The school are looking for someone reliable, that can commit to working five days to give the child consistency, and that has initiative/ability to use a range of strategies to engage and redirect children to positive choices. You need to be able to have clear expectations, but be positive in your approach.

The School

This one-form-entry Church of England primary school has a warm, family-oriented atmosphere where all staff know the children and their families by name, fostering a secure and nurturing environment for learning. With a strong Christian ethos and close ties to the local church, the school places a high value on community and mutual respect.

The leadership team is committed to maintaining high standards for both staff and pupils, providing ample support to ensure everyone achieves their full potential.

If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to join a close-knit school community with a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!