SEND Teaching Assistant

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed-term, term-time-only position running from 4 January 2027 until 16 July 2027
Are you a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant who is excited about helping students achieve their full potential and unlock their Spark of Genius?

Are you knowledgeable about inclusive education and supporting students with additional learning needs to develop their confidence, independence and academic skills?

This is an opportunity to join an international school of excellence in the leafy suburbs of North London. With high standards of teaching and learning and fantastic opportunities for professional development and growth, you will be part of a thriving through-school for students aged 2–18, as well as the Dwight Schools network, with seven schools located around the world.

Dwight School London is an IB World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. The Dwight School community has a rich diversity of cultures, nationalities and experiences, with over 50 nationalities represented and over 40 languages spoken.

We are a dynamic, inclusive and supportive community with high aspirations for our students and high expectations of our staff. Our collaborative and personalised learning environment supports all learners and enables students to develop their individual strengths and achieve academic success.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to provide individual support to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Who shares our commitment to inclusive education, embraces the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and is keen to contribute positively to the wider school community.

Working closely with the SENDCo and class teachers, you will help plan, deliver and review tailored programmes of support, ensuring students are appropriately challenged and supported to make progress.

You will play an important role in identifying students' individual starting points, setting development targets and monitoring their progress. You will adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs, provide constructive feedback and encourage students to develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

The successful candidate will also build positive relationships with students and their families, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a consistent and supportive approach to each student's education.

At Dwight, we offer:

• Support from a resourceful and experienced Senior Leadership Team, friendly and helpful colleagues and a supportive parent body.

• A workplace culture that prioritises work-life balance, personal well-being, collaboration, innovation and international opportunity.

• Additional benefits and rewards, including funded development pathways, school fee subsidies, free staff lunches, rewards platform, EAP and flexible pension schemes.

• All the advantages that come with being part of an inclusive, diverse, vibrant and welcoming international community, where over 40 languages are spoken.

• The chance to partner with an exciting global network of Dwight Schools, including our schools in New York City, Dubai, Seoul and Shanghai.

We want to hear from you if:

• You have experience supporting students with SEND, either individually or in small groups, and understand the importance of adapting teaching and learning to meet individual needs.

• You understand how to assess students' starting points, set appropriate targets and monitor their progress.

• You have excellent organisational and communication skills and can build positive working relationships with students, colleagues and parents.

• You can work both independently and as part of a team, using your initiative and creativity to respond to students' needs.

• You are able to engage, motivate and inspire students, maintaining high expectations while encouraging their confidence and independence.

• You are flexible, adaptable and committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children.

How to Apply:

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before applying.

Please submit your application through our online application portal and upload your supporting statement outlining your relevant skills, experience, and motivation for applying.


Restrictions:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have existing permission to work in the UK

Disclaimers:

Please note that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been barred from working with children.

Dwight School London is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be asked to complete a declaration at interview giving you the opportunity to declare any information relevant to your suitability for working with children and young people.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Dwight School London aims to be a fair employer and is committed to equal opportunities.

The School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.

The School will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants.