SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) - Hounslow

Protocol Education; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Hounslow. You will provide 1:1 support for students across KS3 and KS4, helping them access learning and build confidence.

Working with the SEN team, you will adapt lessons, monitor progress and support emotional wellbeing, contributing to an inclusive, high-achieving environment. Prior experience in SEN is preferred but training is available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Confidence working with secondary-aged students on a 1:1 basis.
• Patience, resilience and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs.
• Support students' academic progress, emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and personalised learning plans.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence in lessons.
• Work closely with teachers, the SEN team and external professionals.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to support student outcomes.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Secondary (KS3/KS4)

Communication skills

Job description

Full-Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start Available

An inclusive and high-achieving secondary school in Hounslow is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with young people who require additional support, helping them to access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

Working alongside experienced teaching staff and the SEN department, you will play a key role in supporting students both academically and emotionally, ensuring they are fully engaged in school life and able to make meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs.
• Support students' academic progress, emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and personalised learning plans.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence in lessons.
• Work closely with teachers, the SEN team and external professionals.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to support student outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Is confident working with secondary-aged students on a 1:1 basis.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and excellent communication skills.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with young people.
• Is proactive, adaptable and committed to inclusive education.
• Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and well-established SEN department.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on a student's educational journey.
• A welcoming and collaborative school environment in Hounslow.
• Competitive rates of pay.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.