Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay £100-£130

Potential long-term placement

Recruitment consultant support

Training and professional development

Experience in specialist education

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Hillingdon, West London, is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist educational environment.

You’ll work closely with the class teacher to help pupils access learning, develop essential life skills and feel safe, understood and included. Competitive daily pay at £100-£130 with potential for a long-term placement and access to training and support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A patient, calm and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence adapting to individual needs and changing situations.
• A genuine commitment to helping children achieve their potential.
• Willingness to complete relevant training and safeguarding checks.
• Previous school experience is valuable, but the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are equally important.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support where required.
• Help pupils engage with lessons through visual resources, structured activities and clear communication.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interaction.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school day.
• Follow individual support strategies and contribute to a consistent learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom.

Skills

Experience supporting children or SEN

Patient empathetic approach

Excellent communication

Confidence adapting to needs

Commitment to helping children

Safeguarding checks readiness

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Be the Difference Behind Every Breakthrough

Teaching Personnel | Hillingdon, West London | £100-£130 per day

You don't need to change the whole world. Sometimes, changing one child's day is enough.

Teaching Personnel is looking for a caring, proactive and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist educational environment in Hillingdon.

This is an opportunity for someone who understands that progress looks different for every child. Whether you're helping a pupil communicate a need, build confidence, manage a challenge or take an independent step, your contribution will matter.

Your role

You’ll work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to help pupils access learning, develop essential life skills and feel safe, understood and included.

The pupils may have autism and a range of communication, sensory, social and emotional needs. The right person will be patient, observant and ready to adapt their approach to each individual.

Your responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support where required.
• Help pupils engage with lessons through visual resources, structured activities and clear communication.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interaction.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school day.
• Follow individual support strategies and contribute to a consistent learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom.

What makes you a great fit?

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A patient, calm and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence adapting to individual needs and changing situations.
• A genuine commitment to helping children achieve their potential.
• A willingness to complete relevant training and safeguarding checks.

Previous school experience is valuable, but the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are equally important.

What Teaching Personnel offers

• Competitive daily pay of £100-£130, depending on experience.
• Potential for a consistent, long-term placement.
• Guidance and support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to build valuable experience in specialist education.

Ready to do work that really matters?

All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks where applicable. All pay rates are subject to experience and assignment terms.