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SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 6 (1:1 Support)
Independent School | SW10

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a delightful Year 6 pupil, currently attending a local Independent School. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work closely with a child and her family in a supportive, well-resourced environment.

The Role

Full-time: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm (potentially 3:30pm finishes)

Tuesdays & Thursdays are shorter days within school as you will support activities at home

Occasional later finishes (up to 6pm) for school events such as fairs

Position available from mid-February, with an earlier start for handover preferred

Role expected to continue until summer holidays or until a suitable long-term school placement is found (30 days' notice if circumstances change)

You will:

Support the child exclusively (1:1) - no shared responsibilities

Accompany her from home in SW10, arriving at 8:00am, and travel with parents, a governor, or via cab service to school

Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO

Follow a normal school timetable and provide tailored academic and pastoral support

About the child:

Has an EHCP in place

Thrives in a mainstream independent school setting

Is wheelchair user with no lower body movement, though she is strong and mobile in her own way

Requires a TA who is physically fit and confident with wheelchairs, including occasional lifting

Is incontinent and requires support with nappy changes (approximately 1-2 times during the school day)

Has a spinal curvature requiring awareness and care

The Ideal Candidate

Experienced SEN TA with confidence supporting physical needs and learning delay

Comfortable with personal care and mobility support

Patient, calm, nurturing and emotionally attuned

Able to work sensitively with trauma-informed approaches

Happy working within a private household and school setting

French or Spanish speaking would be a bonus

Must be an animal lover - the family home has many dogs and cats

The Environment

Supportive private household with full staff

Strong, collaborative relationship with school

Family is organised, communicative and values consistency

Competitive salary offered (invoice payment welcomed)

Important
School requires this child to have a TA in place to continue attending, so reliability and commitment are essential.

If you are a warm, capable SEN professional looking for a deeply rewarding 1:1 role with a truly special child, we would love to hear from you.

Reeson Education:

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Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07
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Location:
Kensington
Salary:
£80 - £110 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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