SEND Teaching Assistant (Post 16)

Vision for Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant

Social and networking events

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a SEN school in Neasden, North West London for an immediate start. This full-time role begins in September 2026 and offers support in a purpose-built setting.

The role involves assisting pupils in mainstream or special needs environments. A warm, friendly approach and a genuine passion for helping children with barriers to learning are essential. Competitive PAYE rates apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in mainstream or special needs settings.
• Warm and friendly nature able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Passionate about supporting children with barriers to learning.

Skills

Experience

Warm & Friendly

Passionate about learning support

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Post 16)

Neasden, North West London

£95-£100 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Start date: September 2026, 08:30-16:00

Permanent contract available

The School and Role

Our client is looking to recruit a full time, Teaching Assistant to join the school for an immediate start. We are looking for staff with experience supporting pupils in a mainstream or special needs setting. Relevant experience will be considered. This school are looking to recruit staff and offer a permanent contract with full training and support available with the aim to develop the skills of each member of staff.

This is a SEN school in an Neasden, North West London who have recently moved into a purpose build space. This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is looking to work in a rewarding environment as this school expands meaning natural progression available for staff. This school do not tolerate challenging behaviour and the students are here to receive the support they require. Staff here are not expected to manage behaviour more than they support the learning for pupils.

This school caters for students with a range of special educational needs such as Autism (ASC) and Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH). The school is welcoming, friendly, and supportive. The new Headteacher makes his way around the school each morning to welcome their students and staff, they hold a morning de-brief to ensure staff are supported and any concerns are raised and dealt with accordingly.

Dress code here is relaxed, small class sizes of up to 4/6 students could be expected. The school are accepting referrals from local mainstream schools to ensure support is available to those students.

Requirements

• experience supporting pupils in a mainstream or special needs setting
• have a warm and friendly nature to be able to build positive relationships with pupils
• passionate about supporting children with barriers to learning

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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