SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Plus Limited; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Hounslow is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs from January 2026. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 and small-group support, fostering a nurturing learning environment, and collaborating with educational professionals. The ideal candidate should possess experience with Autism and challenging behaviour, alongside strong communication skills. The school values diversity and is committed to academic and emotional development, having received a 'Good' rating by Ofsted.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism, SEMH, or challenging behaviour.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Create a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Supporting children with Autism

Emotional regulation strategies

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: January 2026
Location: Hounslow
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

About the role/school

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a thriving three-form-entry primary school in Hounslow from January 2026. This welcoming and inclusive school offers a warm environment where diversity is celebrated and every family feels heard.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working within a school that supports a richly varied pupil body, with strong provision for pupils with additional needs including language, communication, behavioural, emotional, and social challenges. The school is committed to fostering both academic progress and whole-child development.

The school's inclusive ethos has been formally recognised through an Inclusive School Award, reflecting its compassionate culture and commitment to nurturing pupils' emotional wellbeing alongside their learning. Ofsted has rated the school “Good,” highlighting the strength of its teaching, leadership, and pupil support.

Job Responsibilities

The SEN Teaching Assistant role is full-time and structured across the school day. In the mornings, you will support two children in KS1 who present with challenging behaviour. In the afternoons, you will work closely with a child in Year 5 with Autism, SEMH, and challenging behaviour.

Key responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Creating a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development

Qualifications/Experience

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will ideally have:

• Experience supporting children with Autism, SEMH, or challenging behaviour
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Essential requirements:

• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK

Next steps

If this SEN Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.