Job Description

Inspire Partnerships 

Role: Teaching Assistant 

Pay: £95–£220 per dayLocation: Mitcham Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

You will work as part of a supportive team to provide high-quality classroom, small-group, and 1:1 support. Our SEN provision includes 10–11 high-needs pupils, and we require TAs who are confident, proactive, and able to adapt quickly.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social/emotional challenges.
• Working with children from vulnerable home environments and supporting those who may have experienced trauma or instability.
• Assisting with behaviour regulation using calm, consistent, and positive strategies.
• Supporting class teachers across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, with particular emphasis on upper KS2 behaviour management.
• Covering classes when required.
• Contributing to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive school culture.
• Completing a short SATs-style assessment as part of the recruitment process (Canterbury Road site requirement)

Staffing Needs 

• Mainly looking for TAs 

• Key stage 1 &2,  strong behaviour management, positive, friendly, confident 
• Occasional need for Reception TAs 
• Open to H?LTAs 

• Possible upcoming maternity cover 

• TA's start dates still TBC 

Key Requirements 

• Staff must show initiative and be proactive 
• SEN provision requires experienced, capable TAs 
• Strong behaviour management, in either Key Stage 1&2 
• Experience supporting SEN pupils and confidence working with high-needs children.
• The ability to work with vulnerable families and manage challenging parental interactions professionally.
• We welcome applications from unqualified TAs with strong potential, as well as HLTAs.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short supporting statement/cover letter. xbpsjku Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.