Special Needs Teaching Assistant

A caring and inclusive Catholic primary school in Wandsworth is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join its team on a full-time basis from September 2026.

About the role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to support pupils with a range of additional needs. The role may involve providing 1:1 support, leading small-group interventions, and adapting learning activities to help pupils fully access the curriculum.

The successful candidate will be patient, proactive, and committed to creating a positive learning experience where every child feels safe, supported, and confident.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Adapt classroom activities to meet individual learning needs
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo, parents, and external professionals
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

About the school

This highly regarded primary school is known for its strong community spirit, caring ethos, and commitment to providing every child with an outstanding education. Staff work collaboratively to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

The leadership team is approachable and supportive, placing a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional development, and ensuring that every member of the team feels valued. The school also has a well-established SEND provision and works closely with families and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the highest standard of support.

What the School Offers

• Full-time position from September 2026
• One-year contract with the potential for future opportunities
• Supportive and experienced SEND team
• Friendly and welcoming leadership
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments
• A collaborative staff team where wellbeing is prioritised
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Special Needs Teaching Assistant you will:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is essential
• Experience within a UK primary school is highly desirable
• Understanding of a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, or SEMH
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• SEN Experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 7508 or email [email protected].