Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Job Type: 8:30am – 4pm
Location: Merton
Salary: £96-£110 Per day

The Role: Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be working with students in Year 7 and Year 8 within a secondary school setting, supporting those with autism, high needs, and complex learning difficulties. The students are working at a primary academic level and require personalised, structured support to access the curriculum and develop socially and emotionally.

The role involves working one-to-one and in small groups to help students engage with learning, manage sensory and behavioural needs, and build confidence both in and out of the classroom. You will work closely with teaching staff, the SENCO, and therapists to implement individualised strategies and ensure consistent, compassionate support for each student.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, adaptable, and passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs.

A Special Needs Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to the needs of students in Year 7 and Year 8 with autism and complex needs
• Assist with classroom learning, sensory regulation, and social interaction
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver personalised strategies
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive relationships
• Track and record progress, feeding back to teachers and parents/carers
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment

 Qualifications and requirements – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ideally with autism and/or complex needs
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Confidence in supporting learning at a primary level within a secondary school setting

Benefits – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton

In return, the school can offer the successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant the following:

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of education
• Training courses provided

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton