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SEND Teaching Assistant - Construction

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Job Type

Temporary

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Description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Construction Pathway
Location: Sutton, South London
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs in a vocational setting? A high-performing multi-academy trust in Sutton, with an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ reputation, is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support students studying Construction within their PRU/Alternative Provision and specialist settings.

This role is ideal for a confident, proactive individual who can build positive relationships with learners who thrive in hands-on environments. You will support the instructor and help students with SEMH, autism, ADHD, and other needs to stay engaged and develop practical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups during practical construction sessions
• Encourage engagement, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour
• Assist with classroom management, lesson prep, and EHCP implementation
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe, inclusive, and purposeful learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience working with SEND or in an alternative provision setting
• Understanding of vocational or construction-based learning
• Strong behaviour management and a calm, consistent approach
• Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce) on the Update Service (or willing to obtain)

What’s on Offer:
• A rewarding, long-term role within an expert, caring team
• Full-time hours and strong support from senior staff
• Opportunity to develop your experience in a vocational SEND setting
• Access to training and CPD within a respected trust

Apply now to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people. Interviews are being arranged for early applicants.