Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wimbledon, South London
Pay Rate: £100–£130 per day, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate or next academic term

Introduction

A forward-thinking, inclusive primary school in Wimbledon, South London, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA). This is a hands-on role, providing support to children with a wide range of special educational needs, ensuring they can access learning fully and achieve their potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

The SEN TA will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and external specialists to deliver one-to-one and small group support, implementing personalised interventions tailored to each pupil’s individual learning and developmental needs.

About the School and Wimbledon Community

Wimbledon is a leafy, affluent South London district known for its tennis heritage, parks, and strong community feel. The school reflects the area’s diversity, welcoming pupils from different cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

The school prides itself on its high-quality SEN provision, with teaching assistants playing a central role in helping pupils succeed. The SENCO coordinates interventions and monitors pupil progress, while TAs provide the hands-on, day-to-day support that ensures pupils engage fully in lessons.

Key features of the school include:

• Experienced SENCO and dedicated SEN team

• Calm, structured classrooms designed for inclusive learning

• Access to speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and educational psychology services

• Focus on both academic development and social-emotional growth

• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and career progression

The school promotes staff wellbeing, offering induction programs, ongoing support, and a collaborative working environment.

Pupil Profiles and SEN Needs

The SEN TA will support pupils with a variety of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC): Supporting social communication, managing routines, and sensory sensitivities

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Helping with concentration, organisation, and self-regulation

• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs: Supporting emotional regulation, anxiety management, and resilience

• Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN): Delivering targeted interventions to improve communication skills

• Learning Delays: Providing additional support in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas

• Sensory Processing Needs: Implementing individualised strategies or classroom adaptations for effective engagement

Support will be delivered one-to-one, in small groups, or integrated into whole-class lessons, depending on the pupils’ needs and SENCO guidance.

Key Responsibilities

The SEN TA’s responsibilities include:

• Providing tailored support to pupils with SEN to help them access the curriculum

• Supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development

• Collaborating with class teachers to adapt lesson content and resources

• Implementing strategies from EHCPs, behaviour plans, and individual support plans

• Supporting pupils’ emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social skills development

• Encouraging positive peer interactions and communication

• Assisting with classroom transitions, playground supervision, and lunchtimes

• Observing, recording, and reporting pupil progress and behaviour

• Providing feedback to teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists

• Supporting personal care needs with dignity and respect

• Promoting independence while offering structured guidance

• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Patience, adaptability, and creativity are essential in this role to meet the diverse needs of pupils.

The Ideal Candidate

The school seeks someone who is:

• Patient, compassionate, and empathetic

• Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure

• Confident supporting pupils with a variety of SEN needs

• Flexible and adaptable to changing pupil needs and classroom routines

• A strong communicator and team player

• Committed to inclusion, equality, and pupil wellbeing

Previous SEN experience is desirable but not essential. Experience in care work, youth work, behaviour support, or mental health services is also welcomed.

Training and Career Development

The school provides:

• SEN-specific CPD and professional development opportunities

• Safeguarding and behaviour management training

• Mentoring from experienced SEN staff

• Opportunities to progress to senior SEN TA or specialist roles

This role is suitable for individuals considering careers in teaching, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, educational psychology, or child mental health services.

Why Work in Wimbledon?

Wimbledon offers a beautiful, green, and family-friendly environment, excellent local amenities, and strong community spirit. Working in this school allows hands-on experience with diverse SEN needs, career development opportunities, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in children’s lives.

The school fosters a collaborative and supportive culture, providing both personal and professional fulfillment.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and adherence to safeguarding procedures.

Application Process

If you are compassionate, patient, and committed to helping children with special educational needs thrive, please apply today for this SEN Teaching Assistant position in Wimbledon, South London.