1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming two-form entry primary school in Hillingdon.

About the role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted support to an individual pupil with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and engage positively with learning. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement personalised strategies, support learning and behaviour, and promote the pupil’s academic, social, and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing consistent one-to-one support for a pupil with SEN

• Supporting learning activities in line with individual support plans or EHCPs

• Assisting with emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development

• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and support staff

• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

• Adhering to safeguarding policies and school procedures

About the school

The school is a friendly and well-organised two-form entry primary school with a strong focus on inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and positive relationships. The leadership team is supportive and values experienced SEN staff, ensuring clear guidance and consistent support across the school.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Prior experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant
• Experience providing one-to-one support in a primary school setting
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS on the update service

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected] .