Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant Location: Twickenham, South West London Start Date: Oct 2024 Contract: Full-Time, Mon-Fri About the School: This specialist school serves students whose primary needs are speech, language, and communication challenges, and who may also have social communication needs or Autism. The school fosters a safe, calm, and positive environment where both staff and students work together, embracing individual differences and supporting each other’s growth. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in delivering tailored educational programs for students with communication needs • Provide small group support to help students with their learning and social development • Collaborate closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual education plans • Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that encourages personal and academic growth • Support students with Autism or social communication needs in accessing the curriculum and participating fully in school activities What Smart Teachers offer As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Pension contributions Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. How to apply If you are an individual who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about the training programme please contact the SEN Team on If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with communication difficulties and thrive in a positive, inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you