SEND Teaching Assistant-High Needs Unit - Ruislip

Protocol Education Ltd; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a high-needs unit in Ruislip. The role involves supporting pupils with significant additional needs, including non-verbal students. Applicants should have prior experience in SEND roles and the ability to assist in a calm and structured manner. The position offers competitive pay between £95 and £110 per day, and ongoing training and support. It is a full-time role with immediate start available.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Free safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children – essential.
• Experience in SEND schools or specialist provisions – essential.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with high-needs SEND.
• Using visuals, PECS and sensory strategies.
• Encouraging communication, engagement and regulation.
• Helping pupils access structured and play-based activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Support for non-verbal pupils

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – High Needs Unit – Ruislip

£95–£110 per day | Full Time | Immediate Start

I’m looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a high‑needs SEND unit within a primary school in Ruislip. The pupils have significant additional needs — many are non‑verbal, have very limited engagement with adults, and need a TA who understands how to support complex SEND in a calm, structured way.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with high‑needs SEND
• Using visuals, PECS and sensory strategies
• Encouraging communication, engagement and regulation
• Helping pupils access structured and play‑based activities
• Working closely with the teacher and SENCO

What You Need

• Previous experience working with children – essential
• Experience in SEND schools or specialist provisions – essential
• Confident supporting non‑verbal pupils and complex needs
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

What You’ll Get

• Long‑term role within a dedicated SEND unit
• Ongoing training and support
• Monday–Friday hours
• £95–£110 per day

Apply today by sending in your up to date CV and I’ll call you immediately.

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.

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