SEN Teaching Assistant. Education & Training

Teaching Assistant
Start Date: March 2026
Location: Twickenham
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary academy in Twickenham from the beginning of March on a full-time basis. This inclusive, co-educational school caters for children aged 4-11 and promotes an ambitious ethos where pupils are encouraged to be curious, confident, and resilient.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting a child with ASD, ADHD, and non-verbal communication, working closely with class teachers and the SEND team to ensure the child can access learning and thrive within the school environment.

This Teaching Assistant role is based in a school with a broad, well-sequenced curriculum covering core subjects alongside art, music, languages, and computing. The school places strong emphasis on well-being, pastoral care, and high expectations, creating a safe and nurturing setting for both pupils and staff.

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with ASD, ADHD, and non-verbal communication
• Implement strategies to support communication, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SEND professionals
• Support learning activities and adapt resources where needed
• Promote positive behaviour and independence throughout the school day

• Proven SEND experience (essential)
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and ADHD
• Confidence using alternative and non-verbal communication strategies
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK

If this Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus on
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Apply today for this exciting Teaching Assistant opportunity and take the next step in your education career.