SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Westminster in South West London - Aspire People Limited

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN School)
Location: Westminster
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time (Term-time only)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEN (Special Educational Needs) school in Westminster. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide tailored support that enables each pupil to reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs

Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies

Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development

Help create a positive and structured classroom environment

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents/carers

Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

Support pupils with personal care where required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or care setting preferred)

A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) - desirable but not essential

What We Offer

A supportive and welcoming team environment

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives

Wellbeing support and career progression pathways

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.