SEN Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor in WEST LONDON

Principal Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in West London is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor to provide tailored support to students with special educational needs. You will work closely with pupils to help them engage and thrive in a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEN children, strong communication skills, and be proactive in supporting diverse needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN or behavioural challenges.
• Patient, empathetic, and proactive in supporting diverse needs.
• Able to provide two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Implement behaviour strategies and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Assist teachers in adapting lessons to meet individual needs.
• Foster emotional regulation and confidence in pupils.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff and parents.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Strong communication skills

Empathy and patience

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Mentor West London

We re seeking a confident, compassionate SEN TA / Behaviour Mentor to join a dynamic West London school. You ll work closely with students with special educational needs (SEN), providing tailored one-to-one and small-group support to help them engage, progress, and thrive in the classroom.

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs
• Implement behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to maintain a positive learning environment
• Assist teachers in planning and adapting lessons to meet individual needs
• Foster emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence in pupils
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff and parents

Ideal candidate

• Experienced working with children with SEN or behavioural challenges
• Patient, empathetic, and proactive in supporting diverse needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to remain calm under pressure and use restorative approaches

Requirements

• Must hold a valid enhanced DBS certificate
• Able to provide two professional reference emails

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, working as part of a supportive team dedicated to inclusive education.

If you would like to enchance your chance of your application standing out, pleaase email Chloe at (url removed)