Special Needs Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £88.92 to £95 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Twickenham, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 198972 |
Summary
Our client, a brand new Special Needs School in Twickenham, South West London, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Full-time Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary ranging from £88.92 to £95 per day, with the potential for a temporary to permanent contract subject to performance and suitability.
As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with various learning difficulties and disabilities, ensuring they receive the individualised attention and support they need to thrive academically and socially. Working closely with the teaching staff, you will help create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes personal growth.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-on-one and small group support to students with special educational needs
- Assisting in the development and implementation of Individualised Education Plans (IEPs)
- Adapting learning materials and resources to meet the specific needs of each student
- Encouraging student participation and engagement in classroom activities
- Monitoring and documenting student progress and communicating regularly with teachers and parents
- Assisting with personal care needs, such as toileting and mobility support, when necessary
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- A genuine passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs
- Relevant qualifications or experience in supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude when working with students who may have challenging behaviours
- Creativity and resourcefulness in adapting learning materials and activities to meet individual needs
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic educational setting
Our client offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, where your contributions will be valued and your professional growth encouraged. With the potential for a temporary to permanent contract, this position provides both financial stability and long-term career prospects.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with learning difficulties and disabilities
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- First Aid certification (desirable)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of £88.92 to £95 per day
- Potential for a temporary to permanent contract
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs
As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with various learning difficulties and disabilities, ensuring they receive the individualised attention and support they need to thrive academically and socially. Working closely with the teaching staff, you will help create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes personal growth.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-on-one and small group support to students with special educational needs
- Assisting in the development and implementation of Individualised Education Plans (IEPs)
- Adapting learning materials and resources to meet the specific needs of each student
- Encouraging student participation and engagement in classroom activities
- Monitoring and documenting student progress and communicating regularly with teachers and parents
- Assisting with personal care needs, such as toileting and mobility support, when necessary
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- A genuine passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs
- Relevant qualifications or experience in supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude when working with students who may have challenging behaviours
- Creativity and resourcefulness in adapting learning materials and activities to meet individual needs
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic educational setting
Our client offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, where your contributions will be valued and your professional growth encouraged. With the potential for a temporary to permanent contract, this position provides both financial stability and long-term career prospects.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with learning difficulties and disabilities
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- First Aid certification (desirable)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of £88.92 to £95 per day
- Potential for a temporary to permanent contract
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs