Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) – Acton, West London

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Acton London
Pay Rate: 100130 per day depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time term-time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Start Date: Immediate or next academic term

Introduction

A vibrant and inclusive primary school in Acton West London is seeking a committed Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join their SEN team. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting children with diverse learning communication and behavioural needs in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

The SEN TA will work closely with teachers the SENCO and external specialists to deliver one-to-one and small group support helping pupils access lessons build confidence and develop independence and social-emotional skills. This is a hands-on rewarding position with real impact on childrens lives.

About the School and Acton Community

Acton is a thriving multicultural area in West London known for its residential streets parks local shops and excellent transport links via the Central Line Overground and bus networks. The school serves a highly diverse population reflecting a mix of cultural linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds.

The school is proud of its robust SEN provision with teaching assistants forming a core part of the team. The SENCO ensures interventions are personalised evidence-based and targeted to the unique needs of each pupil while teaching assistants provide the hands-on support needed to make those strategies effective.

Key features of the school include:

• Experienced SENCO and specialist SEN staff

• Calm structured classrooms designed to support learning and emotional wellbeing

• Access to speech and language therapy occupational therapy and educational psychologists

• Focus on both academic progress and social-emotional development

• Opportunities for mentoring CPD and career progression

The school values staff wellbeing and provides a comprehensive induction ongoing support and a positive collaborative working environment.

Pupil Profiles and SEN Needs

The SEN TA will support pupils with a variety of needs including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC): Pupils may require support with social communication routines and sensory sensitivities

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Pupils may need guidance with focus organisation and self-regulation

• Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs: Pupils may benefit from support managing anxiety emotions and social interactions

• Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN): Pupils may need targeted support for communication vocabulary and confidence

• Learning Delays: Pupils may require additional support in literacy numeracy and other curriculum areas

• Sensory Processing Needs: Pupils may need personalised strategies or environmental adaptations to engage effectively in learning

Support may be delivered one-to-one in small groups or integrated into whole-class lessons depending on individual pupil needs and SENCO guidance.

Key Responsibilities

The SEN TAs responsibilities include:

• Delivering personalised support to pupils with SEN to access lessons and activities

• Supporting pupils academic social and personal development

• Collaborating with class teachers to adapt lesson content resources and teaching methods

• Implementing strategies from EHCPs behaviour plans and individual support plans

• Supporting pupils emotional regulation behaviour management and social skills development

• Encouraging positive peer interactions and communication

• Assisting with transitions between lessons playground supervision and lunchtimes

• Observing recording and reporting pupil progress and behaviour

• Providing feedback to teachers SENCOs and external specialists

• Supporting personal care needs with dignity and respect

• Promoting independence while offering structured guidance

• Contributing to a safe inclusive and nurturing learning environment

This role requires patience flexibility creativity and the ability to respond to the diverse needs of pupils.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Patient compassionate and empathetic

• Emotionally resilient and able to stay calm in challenging situations

• Confident supporting pupils with a wide variety of SEN needs

• Flexible and adaptable to changing pupil needs and classroom routines

• A strong communicator and collaborative team member

• Committed to inclusion and pupil wellbeing

Previous experience in SEN or educational settings is desirable but not essential. Experience in care work youth work or behaviour support is also welcomed.

Training and Career Development

The school provides:

• SEN-specific CPD and professional development opportunities

• Safeguarding and behaviour management training

• Mentoring and guidance from experienced SEN staff

• Opportunities for career progression to senior SEN TA or specialist roles

This role is particularly suitable for individuals considering careers in teaching occupational therapy speech and language therapy educational psychology or child mental health services.

Why Work in Acton

Acton is a diverse and culturally rich area in West London offering excellent local amenities parks and community facilities. Working in this school provides practical experience with a wide range of SEN needs professional development opportunities and the satisfaction of making a real difference in childrens lives.

The school fosters a supportive collaborative and inclusive culture providing both personal and professional fulfillment for dedicated staff.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks references and adherence to safeguarding procedures.

Application Process

If you are patient compassionate and committed to supporting children with special educational needs please apply today for this SEN Teaching Assistant position in Acton West London.