SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs & Multi-Sensory Support

Location: Shepherds Bush London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Setting: Specialist Mainstream/Resourced Primary School with Complex SEN Provision
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP or September Start

The Opportunity

A highly inclusive primary school in Shepherds Bush is seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils with complex needs including autism global developmental delay sensory processing difficulties and multiple learning challenges.

This role is ideal for an SEN professional who thrives in a dynamic and stimulating environment and who is passionate about creating a multi-sensory structured and nurturing learning experience for pupils who require high levels of individualised support.

The successful candidate will deliver hands-on support implement individualised programmes and work closely with teachers therapists and SENCOs to ensure pupils with complex needs can engage meaningfully with their learning and reach their full potential.

About the School

The school is located in Shepherds Bush serving a diverse urban community. It has a reputation for highly effective SEN provision and offers a range of programmes to meet the needs of pupils with complex learning challenges.

The school environment is calm structured and sensory-friendly with specialist resources to support pupils learning and emotional regulation. Multi-disciplinary collaboration is a key feature of the school including working with Speech & Language Therapists Occupational Therapists and Educational Psychologists to provide tailored support.

The school offers:

• Structured multi-sensory classrooms and learning spaces

• A strong SENCO and specialist support team

• Clear consistent approaches to behaviour and engagement

• Opportunities to implement sensory and communication strategies

• A collaborative and professional culture that values SEN staff

Role Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant supporting complex needs your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex needs

• Implementing individualised programmes in line with EHCP outcomes

• Supporting pupils with autism sensory processing difficulties and developmental delays

• Using multi-sensory teaching strategies to support engagement and understanding

• Supporting emotional regulation and self-management strategies

• Assisting with daily routines transitions and classroom organisation

• Encouraging social interaction and communication through structured activities

• Supporting pupils during unstructured times including play and lunch

• Working closely with teachers and therapists to apply recommended strategies consistently

• Observing recording and reporting pupil progress

• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

This role requires a patient creative and highly organised approach to support pupils who may present complex learning communication or behavioural challenges.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Has experience supporting pupils with complex needs

• Understands sensory processing autism and multi-sensory learning approaches

• Can implement individualised programmes consistently and sensitively

• Is calm patient and adaptable

• Builds trusting relationships with pupils who have high support needs

• Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team

• Is reliable committed and enthusiastic about long-term SEN work

Experience working with multi-sensory learning tools sensory breaks and therapy-based interventions is highly desirable.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or similar role

• Knowledge of complex SEN sensory processing difficulties and autism

• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection

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

• Availability for full-time long-term work

What the School Offers

• A long-term SEN role supporting complex and high-need pupils

• Supportive leadership and SENCO guidance

• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in multi-sensory and complex needs provision

• A structured and supportive working environment

• Collaborative work with therapists and external specialists

• Competitive pay based on experience

Why This Role Is Unique

This role is ideal for an SEN Teaching Assistant who wants to:

• Specialise in supporting pupils with complex SEN

• Deliver hands-on multi-sensory and highly impactful interventions

• Work in a school that prioritises inclusive practice and specialist support

• Develop long-term expertise in complex needs education

How to Apply

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a complex needs-focused role in Shepherds Bush we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV outlining your SEN experience multi-sensory strategies and availability.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.