Teaching Assistant

Horizon Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Teachers is recruiting for a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Hillingdon. You will support pupils with severe and complex needs both academically and personally, helping them feel safe, valued and encouraged throughout the day.

The role involves working with teachers and specialist staff to support learning, assisting with personal care where required and promoting communication, engagement and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND and complex needs.
• Confident with personal care duties.
• Positive attitude with a genuine desire to help pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with severe and complex SEND needs across the school day.
• Working closely with class teachers and specialist staff to support learning and development.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs.
• Assisting with personal care routines, including toileting, changing and intimate care where required.
• Encouraging communication, engagement and independence.

Skills

SEND experience

Personal care support

Patience

Compassionate approach

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

We are currently recruiting for a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Hillingdon. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, nurturing and committed to supporting pupils with severe and complex needs to achieve their full potential.

The successful Teaching Assistant will work as part of a supportive team, assisting pupils with a range of profound learning difficulties, complex needs and additional requirements. You will play a key role in supporting children both academically and personally, helping them to feel safe, valued and encouraged throughout the school day.

The role will include:

• Supporting pupils with severe and complex SEND needs across the school day.
• Working closely with class teachers and specialist staff to support learning and development.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs.
• Assisting with personal care routines, including toileting, changing and intimate care where required.
• Encouraging communication, engagement and independence.

The ideal candidate will have:

• The confidence and willingness to support pupils with complex needs, including personal care requirements.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, complex needs and profound learning disabilities.
• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Why Horizon Teachers?

• One-to-one support from a dedicated and experienced education consultant
• Free accredited safeguarding training as part of your registration
• Referral bonuses available: £150 for referring a TA/support worker, £300 for referring a teacher (T&Cs apply)
• A highly trusted agency with an excellent 4.8* Google rating

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist setting where staff work together to provide outstanding support for pupils with additional needs. You will be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about helping every child thrive.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.