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Teaching Personnel is recruiting a warm, energetic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support young children in an early years and Key Stage 1 specialist setting in Cowley, Uxbridge.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves helping young learners discover the world around them. You'll play an important part in building the communication, confidence, social skills and early learning foundations that children need to thrive.
If you're passionate about early development and believe every child deserves the chance to flourish, this could be the role for you.
The role
You'll support young children with additional needs in a nurturing, structured and communication-rich environment. Working alongside the class teacher, you'll help deliver individualised activities that encourage curiosity, engagement and development at each child's own pace.
What you'll do
- Support children during classroom learning, play-based activities and daily routines.
- Help deliver tailored learning activities suited to individual developmental needs.
- Use visual aids, clear language and structured routines to support understanding.
- Encourage early communication, interaction, independence and positive relationships.
- Support transitions between activities and help children feel safe and settled.
- Work closely with the teacher and wider team to maintain consistent approaches.
- Celebrate progress, however small, and help create an inclusive learning environment.
What we're looking for
- Experience in early years, primary education, childcare or SEN is desirable.
- A nurturing, patient and proactive approach.
- An understanding of the importance of play, routine and communication in early development.
- Confidence working as part of a team and following individual support plans.
- A genuine interest in supporting autistic children and pupils with additional learning needs.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
Why Teaching Personnel?
- Daily pay of £100–£130, depending on your experience and skills.
- The opportunity to gain valuable specialist SEN experience.
- Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
- Access to training and development opportunities.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference during the most important early stages of learning.
Help young learners take their next big step.
Apply today through Teaching Personnel. Share your CV and let us know why you're passionate about early years and SEN support.
All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks where applicable. All pay rates are subject to experience and assignment terms.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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