SEN Teaching Assistant – Champion Transformative Learning in Wandsworth

Step into a rewarding career trajectory as a SEN Teaching Assistant where your drive and compassion will spark genuine change in the lives of children with special educational needs. Become the difference-maker this Wandsworth school is searching for: an ambitious, high-achieving graduate ready to channel your talents into a career shaping future pathways—whether your ultimate ambition is teaching, psychology, SEN leadership, or the wider education sector.

Here, every day as a SEN Teaching Assistant is a launchpad for personal and professional growth. You'll work under the guidance of Outstanding leaders in inclusive education, gaining tangible SEN strategies, classroom confidence, and a front-row role in evolving best practice. This is not your average support role: our cohesive team, leading-edge resources, and ethos of support create an environment where aspiring professionals are truly nurtured—and where your contribution will always be valued.

Key Highlights:

• SEN Teaching Assistant: Launch your career in an impactful support role
• Salary: Circa £29,000 Pro-rata – rewarding your commitment to excellence
• Outstanding Wandsworth location: vibrant community with fantastic links
• Ofsted Rated: Consistently Good to Outstanding – a benchmark in SEN provision
• Unrivalled CPD: Work closely with skilled SENCOs, therapists, and senior staff
• Ideal for: Driven graduates set on teaching, psychology, or SEN specialism
• State-of-the-art classrooms, therapy spaces, and sensory facilities

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing tailored support as a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant in class, group, and 1:1 settings
• Implementing EHCP targets and adaptive interventions alongside expert SEN professionals
• Collaborating with speech & language therapists, OT, and educational psychologists
• Supporting students’ academic, emotional, and social progress with practical strategies
• Engaging in whole-school initiatives on diversity, inclusion, and positive behaviour

Ideal "SEN Teaching Assistant" for this Wandsworth School:

• Academically strong graduate (minimum 2:1 or above) with a passion for education
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist, or specialist in SEN seeking immersive experience
• Solution-focused, empathetic, and resilient in the face of challenges
• Commitment to reflective practice, continuous learning, and collaborative teamwork
• Relentless desire to foster independence, confidence, and joy in every student

Why Join This Wandsworth School?:

• Dynamic SEN department celebrated for innovation and impact
• Inclusive ethos—every staff member and student is valued and supported
• Fast-track progression routes into teaching, psychology, therapy, or SEND leadership
• Access to extensive mentoring, external training, and in-house CPD
• Supportive, inspiring leadership invested in your career ambitions

This SEN Teaching Assistant post is a unique chance for aspiring professionals to secure accelerated, hands-on experience in one of Wandsworth’s leading schools for inclusion. Advance your future—interview slots are filling swiftly. Apply now to secure your next career milestone as a SEN Teaching Assistant in this exceptional setting!

How to Apply

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by—SEN Teaching Assistant roles in Wandsworth are filling quickly. Submit your application today to be considered for immediate interviews and a prompt start in a supportive, dynamic environment. The sooner you apply, the sooner you could be making a real difference—get your application in now!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!