SEN Teaching Assistant – Transformative Support Role, Ricmond

Are you an ambitious graduate or aspiring SEN specialist eager to make an outstanding impact? This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Ricmond places you at the very heart of inclusive education—accelerate your career while empowering young people with additional needs to thrive! Bring your drive, energy and compassion to a forward-thinking school where your daily work profoundly changes lives. Ready to make a difference and elevate your future as an educational leader or psychologist? This is your launchpad.

As a valued SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll build robust skills in both classroom and 1:1 settings—gaining experience rarely offered so early in a graduate career. Our Ricmond school is renowned for nurturing both students and staff, combining state-of-the-art SEN resources with a transformative culture centred on progression and wellbeing. Expect continuous training, superlative support and tangible pathways towards teaching, psychology, or specialist SEN roles—all within a vibrant, values-driven team.

Key Highlights:

• SEN Teaching Assistant: Vital early-career launch for exceptional graduates
• Circa £23,000 – £30,000 Pro-rata: Salary reflects your ambition & impact
• Ricmond: Sought-after school with excellent transport links
• Graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted: A beacon for Special Educational Needs
• Robust CPD: Structured, ongoing training and career progression
• Ideal for aspiring teachers, psychologists, and future SEN specialists
• Modern SEN suites, breakout spaces, and a dynamic, inclusive ethos

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering targeted 1:1 and group interventions with clear, measurable outcomes
• Collaborating with class teachers and external therapists to develop support plans
• Monitoring pupil progress and tailoring strategies to individual needs
• Supporting inclusive practice across all curriculum areas
• Championing social and emotional wellbeing within a diverse school community
• Engaging parents and carers as key partners in student success

Ideal "SEN Teaching Assistant" for this Ricmond School:

• Truly high-achieving graduate (any discipline) with an academic spark
• Driven and deeply committed to making a positive impact on SEN pupils
• Aspiring psychologist, teacher, or future SEN specialist wanting hands-on experience
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable when facing new challenges
• Relishes learning, feedback, and fast professional growth

Why Join This Ricmond School?:

• Inclusive, high-achieving culture: Be part of a collaborative, driven team
• Innovative SEN resources: From sensory rooms to tech-supported learning
• Mentoring and CPD embedded at every step of your journey
• Rapid progression opportunities—previous TAs now successful teachers & therapists
• Supportive leadership, outstanding behaviour, and pupil-centred ethos

How to Apply

Ready to make a real difference in Richmond’s schools? We're moving fast – submit your application immediately to be considered, as interviews are being arranged without delay. If you’re passionate about supporting young learners as a SEN Teaching Assistant, don’t put it off—there’s real potential to secure your new role today!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!