Job Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant

Help a young person feel understood, grow in confidence and become more independent.

Location: Wallington, London Borough of Sutton
Pay: £100–£110 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Start date: 2 November 2026, or as soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Hours: 9am–4pm, Monday to Friday, term time

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking a patient, experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support at a specialist school for pupils aged 7–18 with additional learning needs.

You’ll help a pupil access lessons, develop communication and build independence, adapting your support to their EHCP and individual needs. Your encouragement and consistency will help them approach challenges with greater confidence.

This role suits someone who builds trusting relationships, recognises small achievements and knows when to offer support or allow space for independence.

About the school

The school offers personalised academic, vocational and life-skills learning alongside therapeutic support. Its purpose-built environment includes specialist sensory spaces, with a strong emphasis on relationships, wellbeing and preparing pupils for life beyond school.

Key responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support in lessons and daily school routines.
  

• Break tasks into manageable steps and adapt resources with the teacher.
  

• Support communication, emotional regulation and positive engagement.
  

• Encourage independence, social interaction and practical life skills.
  

• Share observations with teaching and therapeutic colleagues to review progress.
  

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
  

• A patient, dependable approach and clear communication skills.
  

• Confidence following individual support plans and agreed behaviour strategies.
  

• The ability to work collaboratively while encouraging pupil independence.
  

Appropriate qualifications and training are required. A recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent, is advantageous. Higher rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training. Pay follows school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
  

• A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  

• Pay in line with AWR, including equal pay treatment where applicable.
  

• Access to CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

Apply today

Send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed), highlighting your SEND experience and availability.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate safer recruitment checks.