Special Needs Assistant

SANZA Teaching Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational agency in Greater London is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a secondary SEND school in Harrow. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 support to a Year 11 student with complex needs including behavioural issues and epilepsy. The ideal candidate should have experience in similar roles and a First Aid qualification. With the potential for extension into the next academic year, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Well-resourced learning environment

Supportive SEND team

Potential for employment extension

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting students with complex needs.
• Confident in managing behaviour using positive strategies.
• Current First Aid qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEND support within the classroom.
• Support emotional regulation and implement positive behaviour strategies.
• Respond to medical needs including seizure management.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Supporting students with complex needs

Calmness under pressure

Positive behaviour strategies

Trauma-informed approaches

First Aid qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEND School

Location: Harrow, North West London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, until July (with strong potential to continue into the new academic year)

SANZA Teaching Agency is currently recruiting an experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a highly regarded secondary SEND school in Harrow, North West London. This full-time role is available immediately and involves supporting a student with complex special educational needs within a specialist secondary setting.

The Role - SEND Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

The successful Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 support to a Year 11 female student with a combination of learning needs, behavioural needs, and epilepsy, including the management of frequent seizures. This position requires a calm, confident, and experienced practitioner who can offer consistent, reassuring support throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEND support within the classroom
• Support emotional regulation and implement positive behaviour strategies
• Respond appropriately to medical needs, including seizure management
• Remain calm and reassuring during challenging or high-pressure situations
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support staff
• Promote independence, safety, and inclusion within a secondary SEND environment

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit a SEND Teaching Assistant who:

• Has proven experience supporting students with complex needs, ideally in a secondary SEND school or specialist provision
• Is confident managing behaviour using positive, trauma-informed approaches
• Holds a current First Aid qualification (essential due to epilepsy support)
• Is calm, patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and high-quality SEND practice
• Is available to start immediately

What the School Offers

• A role within a well-established and highly respected secondary SEND school
• A modern, well-resourced learning environment
• A supportive and experienced SEND team
• A thorough handover from the current post holder
• Employment until the end of the academic year, with a strong likelihood of extension into the next academic year

Apply Now

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding role in a secondary SEND school in Harrow, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference.