SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT – AUTISM & SEMH SUPPORT - RICHMOND

• Location: Richmond Upon Thames
• Start Date: September 2025
• Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term to Permanent after two terms
• Salary: £475 - £500 PAYE per week

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED TEACHING ASSISTANT LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE?

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with Autism, ADHD, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Would you thrive in a specialist school environment where your skills and experience can make a real impact?
An expanding specialist school in Richmond, South West London, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to work in a therapeutic and structured setting, supporting students who benefit from patience, creativity, and emotional resilience.

What’s In It for You?

• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on students’ lives
• Career progression – it is a growing school, and there are opportunities for training and professional development
• Work in a highly supportive team with expert teachers, therapists, and SEN specialists
• Specialist training in SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and autism support strategies
• A dynamic and varied environment – No two days are ever the same!

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven TA or Learning Support Assistant in an SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision setting
• Strong understanding of Autism, ADHD, and SEMH and effective support strategies
• Confident in managing behaviour and fostering positive relationships with students
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting children with complex needs
• Experience using Team Teach and/or therapeutic strategies is a bonus.

This is an incredible opportunity to take your SEN experience to the next level in a specialist school that values and invests in its staff.

Please refer the Job description for details