SEN Teaching Assistant- West London
Job description
Join Our Team as a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant!
Location: Ealing & Surrounding Areas (West London)
Salary: £190 – £250 per day (based on experience)
Start Date: November 2025
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temp-to-Perm
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young lives?
Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment where every day is an opportunity to inspire?
We’re on the lookout for compassionate, proactive, and dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across West London schools — including Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Harrow, and Brent.
Your Role Will Include:
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Providing 1:1 and group support to SEN students inside and outside the classroom
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Helping deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
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Supporting students’ emotional well-being, social development, and independence
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Assisting with behaviour management and creating a positive learning environment
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Liaising with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies to monitor and celebrate progress
✅ What We’re Looking For:
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Previous experience working with SEN students in a secondary school setting
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Knowledge of SEN strategies (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN, etc.)
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Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills
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A team player who can also take initiative
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Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ) are a plus – but not essential
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A genuine passion for inclusion, diversity, and student support
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
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Flexible working options – full-time or part-time to suit your lifestyle
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FREE professional development and CPD (including Thrive & Team Teach courses)
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Your own dedicated consultant for 1:1 support
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Access to a vast network of schools across West London
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Competitive daily rates and pension contributions
Safeguarding Commitment:
All successful applicants will be subject to vetting including:
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through us)
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Two professional references within the last 2 years
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Overseas Police Check (if applicable)
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about SEN education and ready to start a rewarding new role this September, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant.
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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