SEND Teaching Assistant: Nurture & Empower Students

Hillingdon Manor School; Trimdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary paid annual

Job summary

Trimdon Hill School is seeking caring, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistants to grow with us. This permanent role supports pupils aged 4–11 with autism and complex needs, providing 1:1 and small‑group learning in a nurturing environment.

You’ll work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, starting October 2026, with a salary of £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) under a permanent/term-time arrangement. UK applicants only; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• A calm, caring and compassionate approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and helping every pupil achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support to pupils with SEND and complex needs.
• Help pupils access engaging, personalised learning activities tailored to their individual strengths and needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and understood.
• Provide calm and consistent emotional and behavioural support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Encourage the development of confidence, communication, independence and social skills.
• Get involved in classroom learning as well as practical, outdoor and enrichment activities.
• Celebrate individual progress and encourage pupils to recognise what they’re capable of achieving.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.

Skills

GCSE Maths/English

Support SEND

Calm & compassionate

Resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Trimdon Hill School is seeking caring, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistants to grow with us. This permanent role supports pupils aged 4–11 with autism and complex needs, providing 1:1 and small‑group learning in a nurturing environment.

You’ll work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, starting October 2026, with a salary of £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) under a permanent/term-time arrangement. UK applicants only; sponsorship is not available.