Sen Teaching Assistant

Uniform Education; Harrow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniform Education in Harrow is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with MLD in a specialist school. You will provide personalised learning support, help pupils access education, and assist with communication, social skills and independence.

The role requires patience, adaptability and collaboration with the SEN team and teachers. The position is full-time, term-time only, with early September start options and opportunities to develop specialist SEN experience in a

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Experience supporting pupils with MLD or similar learning needs.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support.
• Support differentiated and personalised learning activities.
• Promote communication, social skills and independence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Follow individual support plans and EHCP targets.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Support pupil wellbeing and safeguarding.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - MLD

Hours: Monday - Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Location: Harrow

Start Date: ASAP / September Start Available

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About the Role

We are looking for a caring and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Harrow, supporting pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).

You will provide personalised support to help pupils access learning, develop communication and social skills, manage behaviour and build confidence and independence. The role would suit someone who is patient, adaptable and confident supporting pupils with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support
• Support differentiated and personalised learning activities
• Promote communication, social skills and independence
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Follow individual support plans and EHCP targets
• Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team
• Assist with personal care where required
• Support pupil wellbeing and safeguarding

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience supporting pupils with MLD or similar learning needs
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Right to Work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience within a specialist SEN school
• Experience supporting ASC, SLD or communication needs
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, AAC or sensory strategies
• Personal care or manual handling experience

What This Role Offers

• ASAP / September start available
• Full-time, Monday - Friday position
• Specialist SEN school environment
• Supportive teaching and SEN team
• Opportunity to develop specialist SEN experience
• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent