SEN Teaching Assistant- West London

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Hounslow, West London

Sector: Secondary

Job Type: Permanent / Temporary / Part-time

Salary: £190 - 250 per day (dependent on experience)

Starts: September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them thrive in a secondary school environment? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team across West London schools in Hillingdon, Ealing, Hounslow, Harrow, and Brent.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with SEN students to support their learning, social development, and emotional well-being, helping them to reach their full potential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

• Flexible working option
• Ongoing support and CPD such as thrive courses
• Personal consultant (1:1)
• Expansive school network
• Competitive pay rate and pension scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to SEN students in and out of the classroom
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated learning activities
• Support the development of students’ communication, social, and independence skills
• Monitor student progress and report to teaching staff and SEN coordinators
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Assist with behavioural management strategies as needed

Candidate specification:

• Experience working with SEN students in a secondary school setting
• Strong understanding of SEN needs and teaching strategies
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, NVQ, CACHE) are desirable but not essential
• Commitment to supporting inclusion and diversity

All applicants must be willing to undergo vetting checks as part of the school’s commitment to Safeguarding and Anti-bullying. This will include:

• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through us)
• Two recent references (covering the past 24 months)
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable – for candidates who have lived outside the UK for 3+ months in the past 5 years)

If you think you would like to hear more about this role and meet the following requirements, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant!

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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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