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SEND Teaching Assistant

Cherry Orchard Primary School
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London, London, GBfull timePosted October 2, 2026via Cherry Orchard Primary School

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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.

Summary

SEND Teaching Assistant at Cherry Orchard Primary School in London, London. On-site full-time role in Education Training. Essential: Experience of working with primary-aged children. Experience of supporting children with SEND and/or disabilities.

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