SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary Transition & Inclusion Support

Location: Fulham Broadway London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Setting: Large Mainstream Primary School with Strong Inclusion & Transition Programme
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP or September Start

Role Overview

A large inclusive and forward-thinking primary school located in Fulham Broadway is seeking an experienced and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism anxiety learning difficulties and additional needs with a particular focus on secondary transition and inclusion support.

This role is designed for an SEN professional who understands that pupils with SEN often require targeted emotional organisational and social support as they move towards the later stages of primary education. Many of the pupils supported in this role are academically capable but face barriers linked to anxiety executive functioning sensory needs or social communication difficulties.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils feel confident regulated and prepared for the expectations of secondary education while ensuring they remain fully included in school life.

About the School

The school is based in the Fulham Broadway area and serves a diverse vibrant community. Inclusion is deeply embedded within the schools ethos and SEN support is carefully structured and well resourced. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing SEN pupils not only academically but also emotionally and socially for the next stage of their education.

The SENCO and inclusion team work closely with Teaching Assistants to deliver targeted interventions transition support and personalised strategies. Teaching Assistants are seen as integral members of the inclusion team and are involved in planning observations and review meetings.

The school benefits from:

• A clearly defined inclusion and transition framework

• Strong collaboration between SEN staff and class teachers

• Access to external professionals supporting transition and wellbeing

• A calm organised school environment

• A leadership team that values SEN expertise

Key Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant with a transition focus your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 SEN support to pupils with autism and additional needs

• Supporting pupils in line with EHCP outcomes and individual transition plans

• Helping pupils develop organisation independence and self-management skills

• Supporting emotional regulation and anxiety management

• Assisting pupils with understanding routines expectations and changes

• Supporting access to the KS2 curriculum through structured scaffolding

• Encouraging positive peer interactions and social confidence

• Supporting pupils during unstructured times where anxiety may increase

• Working closely with class teachers to ensure inclusive lesson delivery

• Liaising with SENCOs regarding transition planning and pupil progress

• Observing and recording progress to inform SEN reviews

• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

This role requires a calm encouraging approach and a strong understanding of the challenges SEN pupils may face as they prepare for secondary school.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Has experience supporting SEN pupils in KS2

• Understands autism anxiety and executive functioning difficulties

• Can promote independence while providing structured support

• Is calm professional and emotionally intelligent

• Can build respectful age-appropriate relationships with older pupils

• Works well as part of an inclusion and SEN team

• Is reliable organised and committed to long-term SEN work

Experience supporting pupils through school transitions is highly desirable.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant

• Strong understanding of autism and additional learning needs

• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Availability for full-time long-term employment

What the School Offers

• A long-term SEN role with a strong transition focus

• Clear inclusion and SEN systems

• Supportive SENCO and leadership team

• Opportunities to develop transition and inclusion expertise

• A collaborative professional working environment

• Competitive pay based on experience

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity

This role is ideal for an SEN Teaching Assistant who wants to:

• Support pupils at a key educational transition point

• Help SEN pupils build confidence and independence

• Work in a school that values inclusive practice

• Develop specialist experience in SEN transition support

How to Apply

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a transition-focused role in Fulham Broadway we would be pleased to hear from you. Please apply with your CV outlining your SEN experience and availability.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.