Job Description

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Primary School based in Wimbledon, Merton

• Location: Wimbledon, Merton, South West London
• Contract: Full-time from Monday 18th May 2026
• End date: ongoing until July 2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Tradewind Recruitment are supporting one of their partnership primary schools based in the Wimbledon, Merton area, to find a calm but engaging 1:1 Teaching Assistant for one of their KS1 pupils with severe ADHD.

This is a beautiful, large primary school with an excellent reputation in the area. Due to the wonderful reputation the school has, they are consistently over-subscribed with pupils every year - testament to the schools great culture.

• Provide 1:1 tailored support for your assigned pupil in KS1

• Be confident to support SEND, including ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation

• Remain calm and composed for the child to promote learning

• Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP target and support plan

• Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs of the child

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

• Calm, Patient, Enthusiatic (desired to have interest in sports)

• Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within SEND or inclusion

• Confident supporting ADHD

• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

• Available Monday to Friday

• Strong partnerships with inclusive primary schools across Croydon

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly

• Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses through The National College

• Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant

If you're passionate about SEND and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV to be considered!