SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you motivated by making a real difference to young people with additional needs? An inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school in Brent, North West London is seeking a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis from January 2026. This school is recognised for its strong pastoral care, inclusive values, and dedication to supporting students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. With a diverse school community and a well-structured SEN provision, staff work closely together to ensure every pupil feels supported, understood, and empowered to succeed. The leadership team places high importance on staff wellbeing, collaboration, and clear systems, creating a positive and purposeful working environment. The Role • As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include: • Supporting students with a range of special educational needs in class and in small groups • Providing 1:1 support to help students access learning and build confidence • Assisting teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery • Implementing personalised support strategies and EHCP targets • Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and engagement • This role is ideal for someone who is patient, adaptable, and passionate about inclusive education. The Ideal Candidate You will: • Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN • Be empathetic, reliable, and proactive • Communicate effectively with staff, students, and families • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting equality • Bring energy and a positive attitude to the school day What’s on Offer • Competitive daily rate of £90–£100 • Full-time, term-time only hours (8:30am – 3:30pm) • Supportive SEN team with ongoing guidance and training • Valuable experience in a well-regarded secondary school • A rewarding role where your contribution truly matters Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.