SEND Teaching Assistant — Primary (ASAP, Small Class)

Teach Plus; Southall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Southall, starting ASAP. You will support a small SEND class of around 6–8 children with complex needs, including ASD and SLCN, some non-verbal, helping pupils access learning and build independence.

The role requires patience, proactivity and confidence in supporting students with additional needs within an inclusive school environment. A DBS Update Service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND
• Minimum of 3 months UK experience working in a school setting
• Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with Update Service
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one‑to‑one and small‑group support for pupils with complex SEND, including Autism, communication difficulties and non‑verbal needs.
• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, differentiated learning activities that meet individual pupil needs.
• Encourage communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and the development of independence.
• Implement individual education plans, behaviour strategies and specialist support approaches as directed by the class teacher and wider team.
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment, promoting positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate effectively with teachers, support staff and other professionals to ensure consistent support.

Skills

Patience

Proactivity

Confidence

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate with Update Service

Job description

Teach Plus is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Southall, starting ASAP. You will support a small SEND class of around 6–8 children with complex needs, including ASD and SLCN, some non-verbal, helping pupils access learning and build independence.

The role requires patience, proactivity and confidence in supporting students with additional needs within an inclusive school environment. A DBS Update Service is preferred.