Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Satellite SEN Provision (Merton, London Borough of Merton) Start Date: September 2025 Schedule: Full-time (Monday to Friday)We are recruiting a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a brand-new specialist satellite provision opening in September 2025 in Merton. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team providing high-quality, tailored education for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.About the Role:As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs including:Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)Learning delaysAssociated behavioural and emotional needsYour responsibilities will include:Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex needsAssisting with personal care, communication aids, and sensory regulation strategiesSupporting teachers in delivering a therapeutic and engaging curriculumHelping to maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for all pupilsWorking collaboratively with therapists, support staff, and familiesAbout the Provision:Located in the London Borough of Merton, the provision will open with 40 pupils in the first year, growing to 80 places over three yearsPupils and staff will transition into a brand-new purpose-built SEN Free School in September 2028, which will cater for up to 120 children aged 4-16The curriculum will be a bl