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Cherry Orchard Primary School

SEND Teaching Assistant

  • London
  • Full time

Found by HiredNow AI on 2 Oct 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Salary: Pro-rata

What are we looking for?

Essential

  • Experience of working with primary-aged children.
  • Experience of supporting children with SEND and/or disabilities.
  • A warm, patient and nurturing approach.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Commitment to inclusion and promoting children's independence.
  • Ability to remain calm and consistent when children are distressed or dysregulated.
  • Willingness to undertake relevant training, including manual handling and personal care.
  • Physical ability and willingness to undertake the manual handling requirements of the role.

Desirable

  • Experience working with children with complex SEND.
  • Experience of autism, physical disabilities or sensory needs.
  • Experience supporting children with EHCPs.
  • Experience of personal care and/or moving and handling.
  • Knowledge of visual communication, PECS, Makaton or AAC.
  • Relevant qualifications in SEND, education, childcare, health or social care.

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