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SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Merton, South West London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a caring, patient, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Do you want to work in a supportive and inclusive school where every child is given the opportunity to thrive?

Uniform Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Merton. The school supports pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

About the Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

* Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional learning and communication needs

* Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons

* Use tools such as PECS, Makaton, and sensory strategies to enhance learning and communication

* Promote independence, emotional regulation, and social skills development

* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to meet EHCP outcomes

* Support with personal care or mobility when required (training provided)

* Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment for all pupils

What We’re Looking For:

* Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (essential)

* Knowledge of Autism, SLD, or SEMH (desirable)

* Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting pupils’ development

* Strong communication and teamwork skills

* Willingness to assist with personal care and/or manual handling (training can be provided)

* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)