Job Opportunity: Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role: Special Needs Teaching Assistant Location: Wandsworth Start Date: Immediate Duration: 1-year contract (with potential for extension) Working Hours: Full-time, Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Start an Enriching Career as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant. Take this opportunity to join our client school in Brent and make a difference in education, even if you have no prior experience. We are looking for passionate individuals to become Youth Support Workers, contributing to a supportive and engaging learning environment. About the Role: As a Youth Support Worker, you will: Create a safe, engaging, and enjoyable learning experience. Build positive interactions to boost students' confidence and self-esteem. Assist class teachers with classroom activities. Provide 1:1 and small group support to students. Be willing to perform personal care duties as needed. Supporting students with complex needs. About the Institution: Welcoming, inclusive, and thriving college in Wandsworth Holds an outstanding OFSTED rating. Supports individuals aged 2-19 with challenging behaviour. Committed to delivering top-tier education. Home to a dedicated and friendly staff team. Requirements: Available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Recent experience supporting individuals with additional needs. Ready for an immediate start. Willingness to undergo child and adult DBS clearance through Lara Search. Perks: On-site parking and convenient public transportation access. Bonus referral scheme. Access to tailored SEND training designed for this role. About Lara Search: LARA Search Education is a specialist team who exclusively recruits for the SEND sector within Mainstream Schools, Special Needs Schools, Alternative Provisions and Pupil Referral Units. We work with schools and alternative provisions across London and the Home Counties. We offer roles with some of the best schools in London. We understand how important it is to commit to the right role so we endeavour to make this process as smooth as possible. We work with you to find the role that suits you best.