Special needs Teaching assistant

Location: Wandsworth
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: CT234453
Salary: £95 - £110/day + paye
Job Published: 14 April 2025

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: England, Greater London, Wandsworth

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Secondary Industry: Education and Training

Salary: £95 - £110 Per day

Benefits: paye

Job Description

Job Duties:

  • Supporting students with special needs in their educational and personal development
  • Assisting the class teacher in implementing individual education plans
  • Providing one-on-one support to students with learning disabilities or behavioural challenges
  • Helping to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
  • Monitoring and recording student progress

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths
  • Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
  • Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs

Education:

  • Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Experience:

  • Previous experience working with children with special needs

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Understanding of special educational needs and disabilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents
  • Patience, empathy, and a caring attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

  • First Aid certification
  • Mental Health First Aid training

Working Conditions:

  • Full-time position with regular school hours
  • Working closely with students, teachers, and other support staff
  • Potential for physical and emotional demands due to the nature of working with special needs students