Teaching Assistant (MAPA Trained) – Specialist SEND School

Wallington, South London

Competitive Daily Rate
Monday to Friday | Term Time Only | September Start | Temp-to-Perm

Pink Tile Education is recruiting a MAPA-trained Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Wallington.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence, and thrive within a supportive and structured environment.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting pupils to engage with learning and classroom activities
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teachers and therapists to meet individual needs
• Helping to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment

We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Current MAPA training or previous MAPA experience
• Confidence supporting pupils with behaviours that challenge
• A calm, resilient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Experience supporting pupils with Autism, complex needs, or communication difficulties would be advantageous.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.