SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Classroom Assistant to provide one-on-one support to a child with special educational needs in a primary school. This full-time role requires a caring individual with experience in educational settings, particularly with children facing challenges such as autism or ADHD. You'll work closely with teachers to create an inclusive learning environment, adapting tasks to meet the child's unique needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on a child's educational journey while enjoying competitive pay and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Personal consultant support

Access to regular CPD and training

Competitive daily pay rates

Opportunities for long-term placements

Meaningful impact in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an SEN or school setting is essential.
• Must have a calm, patient, and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support individual learning and development needs of the child.
• Assist with social and emotional regulation.
• Encourage participation in classroom activities.

Skills

Experience supporting children

Calm and patient attitude

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Willingness to learn

Experience with autism, ADHD, or speech needs

Education

Enhanced child-only DBS

Job description

Job Title: Full-Time SEN Classroom Assistant (Primary School)

Location: Hounslow, West London

Start Date: [Insert Start Date]

Salary: £80–£95 per day (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a passionate and dedicated SEN Classroom Assistant to support a child with special educational needs in a primary school in Hounslow. This is a full-time role, ideal for someone with a caring nature and a genuine desire to make a difference in a child’s educational journey.

The Role:

You will be working one-to-one with a child who requires additional support in the classroom. Your role will be to:

1. Support the child’s individual learning and development needs
2. Assist with social and emotional regulation
3. Encourage participation in classroom and school activities
4. Adapt learning tasks to suit the child’s needs
5. Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO
6. Provide regular feedback on progress and wellbeing

Requirements:

1. Previous experience supporting children (ideally in an SEN or school setting)
2. A calm, patient, and positive attitude
3. Strong communication and teamwork skills
4. A willingness to learn and follow guidance from the school and SEN team
5. An enhanced child-only DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
6. Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, or speech and language needs

What Teaching Personnel Offers You:

1. A personal consultant to guide and support you
2. Access to regular CPD and training
3. Competitive daily pay rates
4. Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
5. A chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive school environment

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in this rewarding opportunity, please send your CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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