Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant

eaching Personnel is working alongside a welcoming and well-established specialist education setting near Uxbridge to recruit a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them access education, build confidence, and achieve their full potential within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to begin your career within specialist education, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs. You will play a key role in creating a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN needs
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, behavioural, and academic development
• Help maintain a calm, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Encourage pupil independence, confidence, and participation in learning
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
• Support behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation where required
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN needs (school-based or transferable experience welcomed)
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing
• Confidence building positive relationships with pupils
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and proactive within a specialist setting

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay — no umbrella company deductions
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to free and discounted CPD and SEN training courses
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Valuable experience within supportive and well-resourced SEN settings
• Flexible opportunities across West London schools

Safeguarding & DBS Requirements

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant background screening.

Applicants must hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one during the registration process.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional needs, apply today and take the next step in your education career with Teaching Personnel.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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