SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Job Title: Full-Time Classroom Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Location: Hayes, West London
Start Date: [Insert Start Date]
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
We’re Hiring!
An inclusive and welcoming primary school in Hayes is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Classroom Assistant to work one-to-one with a child who has special educational needs (SEN). This is a full-time, term-time position, ideal for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in a child’s education and daily school life.
About the Role:
You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support the learning, engagement, and personal development of a pupil with additional needs. The role involves:
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Providing one-to-one support tailored to the child’s learning plan
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Helping with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction
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Supporting the child’s participation in classroom and school activities
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Assisting with any personal care requirements, if necessary
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Recording progress and liaising with teachers and specialists
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
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Has experience working with children, ideally with SEN (training can be provided)
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Is patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusion
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Communicates well with both children and adults
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Works well as part of a team and independently
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Is proactive and flexible in responding to a child’s needs
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Holds (or is willing to complete) an enhanced DBS check
Desirable but not essential:
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Relevant qualifications in childcare, education, or SEN
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Experience with autism, ADHD, or other additional needs
Why Join Us?
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Supportive and collaborative school community
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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Opportunity to make a real difference every day
How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to [Insert contact email].
For more information, contact [Insert name/phone number].
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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