SEN Support assistant

Academics are currently working with a warm and inclusive mainstream primary school in Wandsworth is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with ODD and Autism/ASD. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide consistent, tailored support and make a meaningful impact on a child's educational and emotional development.

• Role: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

• Setting: Mainstream Primary School

• Location: Wandsworth

• Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 16:00pm

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil throughout the school day

• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement with learning

• Implement agreed behaviour support strategies and individual plans consistently

• Support the pupil in and out of the classroom, including transitions

The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting pupils with ODD and Autism/ASD, ideally within a mainstream or SEN setting, and will demonstrate a calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour support.

This role is particularly well suited to individuals considering careers in SEN teaching, psychology, mental health, or educational therapy, or those seeking long-term experience in a mainstream primary school environment.

If you're committed, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.