Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Tooting Bec, Wandsworth
Salary: £85-£125 a day (dependant on experience and qualifications)
Start date: ASAP
I am recruiting for a specialist school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a safe and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the School
Their facilities include purpose-built primary classrooms with outdoor adventure spaces, a broad secondary and post-16 curriculum featuring vocational courses such as motor vehicle studies, construction, horticulture, and hospitality, and access to regular animal therapy. They are proud of the tailored support they offer to help each student achieve their goals.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant at Nightingale Community Academy, your role is to support students with special educational needs and challenging behaviors in a compassionate and structured environment.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
Providing 1:1 and small group support to students, ensuring they stay on task and achieve their potential.
Implementing behaviour management strategies to foster a positive and productive classroom environment.
Supporting students' social and emotional development by encouraging positive interactions and promotin...