September 2026 Start | Mainstream Secondary School | Full-Time
Veritas Education is working in partnership with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Twickenham that is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.
This rewarding role involves supporting students aged 11-16 with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential both academically and socially.
The successful candidate will ideally have a background in care, support work, or SEN education and be confident supporting students with additional physical and learning needs. The role will involve personal care, including assisting with transfers between a wheelchair and classroom seating. Experience using hoists and safe wheelchair handling techniques is highly desirable.
Strong behaviour management skills and previous experience supporting young people with SEN are essential. You will work closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored support and encourage positive outcomes for students.
About the School
A large co-ed secondary school conveniently located in Twickenham, within easy reach of local bus routes and a mainline train station. Limited on-site parking is available.
Key Skills and Experience
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
Strong behaviour management skills
Experience with, or willingness to undertake, personal care duties
Knowledge of wheelchair handling and moving and handling procedures
A-Level qualifications, degree, or equivalent
Experience in a school, care, support work, or child-related setting
Professional, reliable, and adaptable approach
Positive attitude with excellent communication skills
Genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
Requirements
Available to start in September 2026
Comfortable supporting students with personal care needs
Willing to complete a trial period before the start date
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
Why Apply?
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students with additional needs
Supportive and inclusive school environment
Easily accessible location with excellent transport links
Ongoing support from Veritas Education throughout the placementIf you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Gemma Yip at Veritas Education. We look forward to hearing from you.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community
Salary description
£100.00 - £117.00 per day