SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) – West & North West London

Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Locations: Hounslow Brent Harrow Hillingdon Hammersmith & Fulham Acton and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term / Term-time only
Salary: 85115 per day (depending on experience and role)
Start Date: Immediate and September Starts Available

About the Role

We are recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs) to work across a range of primary secondary and specialist schools throughout West and North West London. These schools are seeking individuals who are passionate about inclusive education and committed to supporting pupils with additional needs to reach their full potential.

This role involves supporting children and young people with a variety of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) ADHD SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health needs) speech and language difficulties global developmental delay and learning difficulties. Support may be provided on a one-to-one basis in small intervention groups or within a classroom setting.

You will be working closely with teachers SENCOs therapists and pastoral teams to ensure pupils receive consistent structured and nurturing support throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEN to enable access to learning

• Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) EHCP targets and behaviour plans

• Assist pupils with emotional regulation communication and social development

• Promote positive behaviour and engagement using agreed strategies

• Adapt learning materials to meet individual needs

• Support pupils during transitions lessons and unstructured times

• Encourage independence resilience and confidence

• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote pupil welfare

• Contribute to a calm inclusive and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Patient calm and empathetic

• Passionate about SEN and inclusive education

• Confident supporting pupils with complex needs or challenging behaviour

• Flexible and adaptable to different school environments

• Strong communicators with a team-focused mindset

• Reliable proactive and committed to pupil wellbeing

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school care or youth setting)

• Understanding of common SEN conditions and support strategies

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Right to work in the UK

Desirable (Not Essential)

• SEN qualifications or training (e.g. Team Teach Autism awareness SEND Level 2/3)

• Background in psychology education youth work or care

• Experience in specialist provisions or SEN units

Why Work Across These Areas

Schools across Hounslow Brent Harrow Hillingdon and Hammersmith & Fulham are known for their commitment to inclusion strong SEN leadership and excellent professional support. With good transport links and diverse communities these roles offer varied and rewarding experiences.

Whats on Offer

• Long-term and permanent opportunities

• Supportive school environments

• Ongoing CPD and SEN training

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and are looking for opportunities across West and North West London we encourage you to apply with your CV and a short supporting statement.