Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant - KS2

Creative & Therapeutic SEND School | Southwark | Start January 2027

A SEND school in Southwark is seeking a Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to support KS2 pupils with a range of special educational needs in a nurturing and therapeutic learning environment.

The role is offered 2-3 days per week, working 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a start date in January 2027

The successful candidate will be employed on a temporary contract through Tradewind Recruitment.

About the Role

You will work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff to provide appropriate learning and pastoral support to pupils with additional needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils in class and during creative learning activities.

• Helping pupils participate in art, music, play, sensory and other creative activities.

• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.

• Contributing to personalised learning and wellbeing support under the direction of teaching and therapeutic staff.

• Building positive, professional relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• Supporting an inclusive, safe and positive learning environment.

• Working collaboratively with the wider school team to meet pupils' individual needs.

About the School

The school provides a calm and supportive learning environment for children with special educational needs.

Teachers, therapists and support staff work collaboratively to support pupils' academic, social, emotional and communication development.

The school is committed to staff wellbeing, professional development and effective teamwork.

About You

Essential

• A positive and patient approach to supporting children with additional needs.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Reliability and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• A commitment to supporting pupils with diverse needs in an inclusive learning environment.

• The ability to follow professional guidance, school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Desirable

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.

• Experience in a school, therapeutic, care or other relevant setting.

• Experience or skills in creative activities such as art, music, drama, play or sensory-based activities.

• An understanding of approaches that support communication, emotional regulation or social development.

Relevant transferable experience will also be considered.

Contract & Working Hours

• Contract: Temporary contract through Tradewind Recruitment

• Working pattern: 2-3 days per week

• Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm

• Start date: October 2026

• Location: Southwark, London

Safeguarding & Eligibility

This role involves working directly with children and is therefore subject to the school's safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures.

All applicants will be required to have a full Enhanced DBS check appropriate for working with children, and must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Any required pre-employment checks will be completed as part of the recruitment process.

Reasonable adjustments can be considered throughout the recruitment process where appropriate.

Why Apply?

• Work as part of a collaborative teaching and therapeutic team.

• Support KS2 pupils with a range of additional needs.

• Use creative approaches to support pupils' learning and development.

• Benefit from a supportive working environment.

• Gain valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting.

If you are interested in supporting KS2 pupils with additional needs and can bring relevant experience, skills or transferable experience to the role, we would welcome your application through Tradewind Recruitment.