SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Ealing, West London. The role focuses on supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and helping pupils develop communication and independence.

The successful candidate will be calm, patient and committed to a long-term, full-time position, with a daily rate of £90–£120 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience with ASC, SLD, PMLD or complex needs.
• Calm, patient and confident supporting pupils with different communication needs.
• Willing to provide personal care if required.
• Strong behaviour-management and communication skills.
• Reliable and committed to a long-term, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC) and additional learning needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with communication and interaction difficulties.
• Helping pupils with social, emotional and sensory needs.
• Using visual communication and individualised strategies where appropriate.
• Supporting positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other SEND professionals.
• Assisting with personal care and physical needs where required.
• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Reliability

Long-term commitment

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Ealing

Location: Ealing, West London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Salary: £90-£120 per day, depending on experience

TeacherActive is recruiting enthusiastic and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to join a supportive specialist school in Ealing.

The school supports children and young people with autism and a range of additional and complex learning needs. We are looking for SEND TAs who are patient, resilient and passionate about helping pupils develop their communication, independence and engagement with learning.

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC) and additional learning needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with communication and interaction difficulties
• Helping pupils with their social, emotional and sensory needs
• Using visual communication and individualised strategies where appropriate
• Supporting positive behaviour and pupil engagement
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other SEND professionals
• Assisting with personal care and physical needs where required
• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Ideally has experience with ASC, SLD, PMLD or complex needs
• Is calm, patient and confident supporting pupils with different communication needs
• Is comfortable providing personal care where required
• Has strong behaviour-management and communication skills
• Is reliable and committed to a long-term, full-time position

Why work through TeacherActive?

You will receive support from a dedicated SEND consultant, competitive rates of pay and access to a range of long-term opportunities across West London.

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a specialist Ealing setting, we would love to hear from you.