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SEND Teaching Assistant

Apollo Education
Balham Full-time
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SEND Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)

Location: Balham, SW12
Job Type: Full\-Time \| Term Time Only
Recruitment Partner: Apollo Education

Make Every Day Matter

Some roles change lives. This is one of them.

Apollo Education UK is seeking a passionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and highly supportive specialist school in Balham. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with young people who are D/deaf and those with speech, language and communication needs, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to thrive.

If you're caring, resilient and motivated by making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support pupils both in and out of the classroom

  • Assist with the delivery of personalised learning programmes

  • Encourage communication, social development and independence

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and specialist staff

  • Support pupils with a range of additional needs

  • Build positive relationships that enable pupils to feel safe, valued and successful

  • Promote engagement, confidence and achievement across all areas of learning
What We're Looking For
  • Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable

  • A calm, patient and nurturing approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • The ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils

  • A genuine passion for inclusive education

  • A commitment to supporting young people to reach their full potential
Why Join This School?
  • Supportive and welcoming team environment

  • Small class sizes and excellent staff\-to\-pupil ratios

  • Access to ongoing training and specialist SEND development

  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced therapists and education professionals

  • Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth

  • A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact every day
Why Work with Apollo Education?
  • Competitive weekly pay

  • Dedicated consultant support from registration through to placement

  • Access to a variety of SEND and education opportunities

  • Free CPD and training opportunities

  • Straightforward registration process

  • Opportunities for long\-term, permanent and career progression roles

  • A people\-first approach from an experienced education recruitment team
Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role where every day presents an opportunity to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apollo Education UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £98\.00\-£105\.00 per day

Benefits:

  • Canteen

  • Casual dress

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Employee mentoring programme

  • Free parking

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • On\-site parking

  • Referral programme

  • Sick pay

  • Transport links
Application question(s):
  • Please give a brief overview of any experience you may have either working, volunteering or personal with special education needs or disabilities, thank you.

  • Do you have a notice period or can you start immediately?
Education:
  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
  • Working or volunteering with children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
  • DBS (preferred)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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