Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Merton, South London
Setting: Secondary SEN School
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and looking for a long-term opportunity within a specialist secondary setting?

We are currently recruiting for a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Merton.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, and the successful candidate will play an important role in helping students access their education, develop independence and achieve their individual goals.

The Role

You will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to support pupils both academically and pastorally.

The role will involve a mixture of classroom-based support, small-group work and individual interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the secondary curriculum.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Help pupils manage barriers to learning.
• Support communication, social skills and independence.
• Assist with differentiated classroom activities.
• Implement individual support strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers and the SEN team.
• Support pupils with their EHCP targets.
• Build positive relationships with students.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with SEN pupils or young people.
• Patient, calm and consistent.
• Confident supporting students with challenging or complex needs.
• Able to build strong professional relationships.
• Resilient and adaptable.
• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential.

Previous experience in a specialist secondary setting is desirable, but applicants with strong mainstream SEN experience are also encouraged to apply.