SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Hounslow
Contract: Full-time
Salary: 108 - 115 per day, depending on experience

About the role and school

Teach Plus is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Hounslow, starting ASAP. This full-time Teaching Assistant position involves supporting a small SEND class of approximately 6-8 children with complex needs, including Autism, Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties (SLCD), and children who are non-verbal. The successful Teaching Assistant will play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning, communication, independence and emotional development, helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment tailored to individual needs.

The school is a specialist setting in Hounslow, supporting children with a range of additional learning needs through a personalised and structured approach to education. With a strong focus on inclusion, communication, emotional wellbeing and individual progress, the school provides a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop essential life skills and reach their full potential. Staff work collaboratively with teachers, the SEND team and other professionals to deliver tailored learning experiences, maintain consistent routines and ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

This Teaching Assistant opportunity in Hounslow is ideal for someone who is patient, proactive and passionate about supporting children with complex SEND. Whether you have experience working with Autism, non-verbal pupils or communication difficulties, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's educational and personal development. As a Teaching Assistant, you will benefit from working within a supportive school environment where teamwork, consistency and a child-centred approach are highly valued.

Job Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex SEND, including Autism, Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties, and non-verbal communication needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging, differentiated and individualised learning activities.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils, encouraging communication, independence, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Implement individual support strategies and follow personalised learning plans to meet each child's specific needs.
• Promote a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment, supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals to monitor pupil progress and provide consistent support throughout the school day.

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience working with children with SEND
• Minimum of 3 months UK experience working in a school setting
• Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK

Next steps:

If this Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.

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