SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

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

We are seeking individuals with prior experience working with children or young people with SEND, ideally with ASC, SLD, PMLD or complex needs. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, assisting with personal care where required, and collaborating with teachers and therapists to create a nurturing learning environment.

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.
• 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 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.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

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

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 requiredHas 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.

SEND Teaching Assistant – Ealing

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £90 to £120 a day Hours: Full-time Location: W13 1AA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 29 Sept 2026 Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

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