Job Description

SANZA Teaching Agency is pleased to present an excellent opportunity at a well-established special needs school in Wandsworth offering comprehensive professional training worth over £700 per course - with competitive salary plus outstanding career development within the education and training sector.

We're recruiting enthusiastic teaching assistant candidates to support pupils with disability needs in this supportive special needs educational environment. This is a highly unique SEN TA opportunity for the right candidate.

YOUR ROLE As a special needs teaching assistant, you'll be:

  • Supporting pupils with disability requirements through tailored learning approaches in our special needs setting
  • Working as a dedicated teaching assistant across primary and secondary classes, building positive relationships with pupils who have disability challenges
  • Providing essential personal care support whilst maintaining dignity for pupils with special needs
  • Collaborating with special needs teachers to create inclusive learning experiences for pupils with varying disability levels
  • Assisting with daily routines and specialised equipment as a committed teaching assistant in our special needs school
  • Recording detailed observations of pupil progress within our disability-focused educational framework
  • Supporting behaviour management strategies tailored to individual special needs requirements

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS PACKAGE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING (typically costs £700+ per course):

  • Tube feeding training - specialised medical support techniques
  • Epilepsy management training - critical emergency response skills
  • Hoisting training - safe mobility assistance for pupils with disability
  • BSL (British Sign Language) training - every Monday for hearing & visual impaired classes
  • Plus extensive additional certifications depending on your special needs placement
  • Unique opportunity for career advancement - develop specialised teaching assistant expertise on the job!

IDEAL CANDIDATE We seek bubbly, outgoing individuals passionate about making a difference who demonstrate willingness to learn within special needs education.

Essential qualities:

  • Enthusiasm for working with pupils who have special needs - disability experience preferred but not essential
  • Willingness to provide personal care support as a teaching assistant across all age groups
  • Positive attitude towards supporting diverse disability requirements in educational settings
  • Previous special needs or teaching assistant background helpful in education
  • Commitment to professional growth within disability support services

APPLY NOW Click 'ApplyNow' for this rewarding teaching assistant position at our outstanding special needs school, or contact Emma Heyes @ SANZA Teaching Agency for more information about this disability support role on E: emma.heyes@sanzateaching.com


SANZA Teaching Agency are part of the Abaco Group and sister company to Tradewind Recruitment.