SEN Teaching Assistant — Shape Progress for Every Learner

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

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.