Jobs in London - SEN Teaching Assistant- West London • London

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

London

Secondary SEN Teaching AssistantLocation:Harrow, West LondonSector: SecondaryJob Type: Permanent / Temporary / Part-timeSalary: £ per day (dependent on experience)Starts: September 2025Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them thrive in a secondary school environment? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team across West London schools in Hillingdon, Ealing, Hounslow, Harrow, and Brent.As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with SEN students to support their learning, social development, and emotional well-being, helping them to reach their full potential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives.Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel: Flexible working optionOngoing support and CPD such as thrive coursesPersonal consultant (1:1)Expansive school networkCompetitive pay rate and pension scheme Key Responsibilities: Provide tailored support to SEN students in and out of the classroomAssist teachers in delivering differentiated learning activitiesSupport the development of students’ communication, social, and independence skillsMonitor student progress and report to teaching staff and SEN coordinatorsFoster a positive, inclusive learning environmentAssist with behavioural management strategies as needed Candidate specification: Experience working with SEN students in a secondary school settingStrong understanding of SEN needs and teaching strategiesPatience, empathy, and excellent communication skillsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamRelevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, NVQ, CACHE) are desirable but not essentialCommitment to supporting inclusion and diversity All applicants must be willing to undergo vetting checks as part of the school’s commitment to Safeguarding and Anti-bullying. This will include: Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through us)Two recent references (covering the past 24 months)Overseas Police Check (if applicable – for candidates who have lived outside the UK for 3+ months in the past 5 years) If you think you would like to hear more about this role and meet the following requirements, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant!All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.