Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Job Type: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Merton
Salary: £96–£110 Per Day

The Role: Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton

We are seeking a flexible and experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Merton, supporting pupils across Primary level. This is a float role, providing support where needed across multiple classrooms, working with children who have a range of complex needs including autism, physical disabilities, and severe or profound learning difficulties.

You will play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing both in 1:1 and small group settings. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a varied, dynamic environment and has a genuine passion for working with children with special educational needs.

A Special Needs Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support, tailored to pupils with autism, complex learning needs, and physical disabilities
• Support across multiple classrooms, adapting quickly to different teams, students, and learning plans
• Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility, where required
• Implement individual education plans and behaviour support strategies under the guidance of teachers and therapists
• Promote communication, emotional regulation, independence, and positive interaction
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to pupil progress tracking
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment

Qualifications and requirements –Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEN, including autism, physical needs, and complex learning difficulties
• Comfortable with personal care and supporting physical or medical needs
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, adaptable approach
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple class teams
• High levels of patience, resilience, and emotional intelligence
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and SEND practices

Benefits –Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton

In return, the school can offer the successful Float SEN Teaching Assistant the following:

• Competitive daily rate
• Access to ongoing CPD and training in SEN, medical needs, and behaviour support
• A welcoming and experienced staff team within a well-resourced specialist setting
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of needs and interventions
• Long-term opportunities with potential for career progression in SEN, therapy, or education

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Merton