Special Needs Teaching Assistant

UCM Recruitment; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

UCM Recruitment is seeking 2x Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEMH school in Hounslow, supporting younger children in a small, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

This is a full-time, long-term agency role designed to support children with SEMH needs and help them develop academically, socially and emotionally. Hours are 8:45am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Confidence supporting children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Full-time availability Monday to Friday.
• Availability to attend a trial this week and start ASAP after successful trial.
• Ability to commit to 5 days per week.
• Sponsorship cannot be provided and 20-hour working restrictions cannot be accommodated.

Responsibilities

• Support younger children with SEMH needs in a small class of up to 8 pupils.
• Work alongside a Teacher and another Teaching Assistant.
• Build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries and routines.
• Support learning, behaviour and emotional development of pupils.
• Help create a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment.

Job description

We are seeking 2x Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEMH school in Hounslow, supporting younger children in a small, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

This is a full-time, long-term agency role, offering a rewarding opportunity to support children with SEMH needs and help them develop academically, socially and emotionally.

You will be:

• Supporting younger children with SEMH needs in a small class of no more than 8 pupils
• Working alongside an experienced Teacher and another Teaching Assistant
• Building positive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries and routines
• Supporting children with their learning, behaviour and emotional development
• Helping create a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment

We are looking for someone who is patient, resilient, confident and passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs. Previous experience working with children with SEMH, behavioural needs or within a specialist school setting is highly desirable.

You will need:

• Previous experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• Confidence supporting children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Full-time availability Monday to Friday
• Availability to attend a trial this week
• Availability to start ASAP following a successful trial
• Ability to commit to 5 days per week
• Please note that sponsorship cannot be provided and we cannot accommodate 20-hour working restrictions

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45am-4:00pm

Location: Hounslow Borough

Position: Long-term agency, term-time only

Start: ASAP following a successful trial

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.