SEND Teaching Assistant - Sutton

Job Advert: SLD/PMLD Teaching Assistant – SEND School – Sutton
Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm | Long-Term Term-Time only
Parker Smith Inclusion

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs and disabilities?

Parker Smith Inclusion is seeking a dedicated SLD/PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a warm, specialist SEND secondary school in Sutton. This long-term, full-time role offers a fulfilling opportunity to support students with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

About the Role:

You’ll be working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, in a well-resourced school that puts inclusion and student wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. The role involves:

Providing 1:1 and group support to students with a wide range of needs, including Autism, non-verbal communication, sensory processing differences, and mobility/motor skill challenges
Supporting with personal care and promoting emotional wellbeing
Assisting students during dysregulation episodes with a calm and empathetic approach
Engaging students in sensory circuits and adapted learning activities
Building strong, supportive relationships with students and staff

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with students with SLD, PMLD, or Autism is highly desirable
Comfortable with personal care and supporting physical needs
Confident using or learning communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC
Compassionate, resilient, and committed to inclusive education
A team player who is proactive and positive

Why Join Parker Smith Inclusion?

At Parker Smith Inclusion, we are not just a recruitment agency—we are a values-driven organisation focused on ethical and person-centred support for SEND settings. You’ll receive: