Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex learning needs in Hillingdon. This role involves personal care, assisting with mobility, and delivering sensory-based learning activities. Ideal candidates are nurturing, resilient, and have experience with complex needs. This position offers competitive pay and access to professional development opportunities.

Benefits

PAYE only - no umbrella companies

Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses

Ongoing support from a specialist SEND consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with severe and complex needs.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS screening.
• Ability to provide personal care, including toileting and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe and complex learning needs.
• Provide personal care including toileting, feeding, and hygiene.
• Assist with physical support and mobility.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with complex needs or medical needs

Confidence providing personal care

Patient, nurturing and resilient attitude

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: 95 - 125 per day (PAYE, dependent on experience)

Tradewind Recruitment are looking for compassionate and reliable SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEND school in Hillingdon, supporting pupils with a range of complex learning needs.

This highly supportive school provides a safe, structured and nurturing environment where pupils receive personalised learning, therapy support, and consistent routines that help them thrive. The role involves working closely with teachers and therapists to ensure every child can access learning, develop independence and feel valued.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with severe and complex learning needs across EYFS-KS4
• Provide personal care including toileting, feeding and hygiene routines
• Assist with physical support, mobility or use of hoists (training provided if needed)
• Deliver engaging, sensory-based learning activities
• Promote communication, social skills and emotional wellbeing
• Maintain a consistent, calm and encouraging classroom approach

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs or medical needs
• Confidence providing personal care
• A patient, nurturing and resilient attitude
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Tradewind?

• PAYE only - no umbrella companies
• Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses
• Ongoing support from a specialist SEND consultant

Apply now to make a meaningful impact in a school where every achievement matters.