Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Tooting, SW17
Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role

We are looking for a confident, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Tooting, supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural difficulties and associated additional learning needs.

The school provides a structured, supportive and therapeutic learning environment, with a strong focus on positive behaviour, emotional regulation, academic progress and personal development.

You will work closely with teachers, behaviour specialists and pastoral staff to support pupils who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education, helping them rebuild confidence, develop positive relationships and engage successfully in learning.

This role would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or someone with a background in supporting young people with challenging behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs

Support pupils displaying challenging or dysregulated behaviour

Implement positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

Assist teachers with differentiated classroom activities

Support pupils with emotional regulation and social development

Build positive, trusting relationships with young people

Encourage engagement in academic and vocational learning

Follow individual EHCP targets and behaviour support plans

Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Previous experience supporting children or young people

Experience with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional learning needs

Confidence managing difficult situations calmly and professionally

Patient, resilient and consistent approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Understanding of safeguarding and positive behaviour support

Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service

Right to Work in the UK

Desirable:

Previous experience within an SEN school, PRU or alternative provision

Experience supporting ASD, ADHD or trauma-related needs

Team Teach, MAPA or similar behaviour management training

Background in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching or residential care

Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches

What This Role Offers

ASAP start

Full-time, Monday – Friday position

Specialist SEMH school environment

Supportive teaching, therapeutic and pastoral teams

Opportunity to develop specialist behaviour support experience

Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work

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