Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

SEND Support Assistant

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Twickenham

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Are you an experienced SEND Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Twickenham? We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school from September 2026.This full-time role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful pastoral support to a child with a diagnosis of PANDAS, helping them feel safe, understood and able to engage positively within the school environment.

The school is a well-established and highly regarded primary academy in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, known for its inclusive ethos, nurturing environment and strong commitment to pupil wellbeing.

The successful SEND Support Assistant will provide dedicated support for a child with a diagnosis of PANDAS, presenting with needs similar to a PDA profile of autism and emotional regulation challenges.

This role is entirely pastoral in nature and requires a trusted adult who can build a secure relationship with the child, support emotional regulation and provide consistency throughout the school day.

You will not be responsible for the child's learning or academic interventions.

This SEND Support Assistant position would suit someone with a calm, patient and empathetic approach who has experience supporting children with complex SEND needs.

It is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's daily school experience while becoming part of a supportive and caring school community.

• Build a positive, trusting and consistent relationship with the child throughout the school day
• Provide pastoral and emotional support tailored to the child's individual needs and regulation strategies
• Support the child in managing transitions, routines and moments of anxiety or dysregulation
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SEND team and external professionals to ensure consistent support approaches
• Implement agreed strategies to promote emotional wellbeing, engagement and a sense of safety within the school environment
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with relevant staff regarding the child's wellbeing and progress

• SEND experience working in a specialist setting
• Experience supporting children with diagnosis of PANDAS or PDA, or something similar
• Strong SEND knowledge relevant to the role
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK

If this SEND Support Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.