Sen Teaching Assistant

Posted 21/01/2025 by Teach Now

Location:
Hillingdon, Greater London
Salary/Rate:
£85 - £100/day

About the role:

Join our dedicated team as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic students at our specialist school in Hillingdon. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting children aged 5-11 with Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties, helping them achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment. Previous experience in special education is essential, as you will work with a range of needs, including behaviour management and ADHD, to ensure each child thrives. This full-time, long-term role offers daily rates of £85-£100 and starts in January 2025. If you’re passionate, patient, and ready to help children excel in a supportive, inclusive setting, we’d love to hear from you!
 

About the school:

Situated in Hillingdon, this school is committed to ongoing improvement and strives to be recognised as a top specialist school in the UK. We offer a supportive, student-focused environment, helping autistic children achieve their full potential with a tailored curriculum and strong collaboration with families and external agencies. We take pride in our beautifully designed classrooms tailored to diverse needs and a focus on excellent, research-based practices, we empower students to achieve fulfilling, independent lives. Here, you’ll work alongside highly experienced teachers in a supportive environment that truly believes every child deserves the chance to excel. This is a wonderful opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to specialize in SEN, gain valuable skills, and be part of a team committed to making a real difference every day.

Application Requirements: 

•  Experiencing working with students with Autism and/or Severe Learning Difficulties (preferably in a school setting).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• A proactive, patient, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs.
• A passion for helping children with SEN succeed in their education.

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver tailored support for children aged 5-11 with Autism and/or Severe Learning Difficulties, helping them achieve their maximum potential.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment to support each child's journey towards a happy and independent life.
• Implement individualised learning plans and track progress.
• Provide behavioural support and manage challenging behaviours in a calm, effective manner.
• Adapt teaching strategies to suit different learning styles and needs, including ADHD and other additional needs.

Perks and Benefits:


• The chance to work within a passionate and dedicated SEN team.
• A fulfilling role where you can make a tangible impact on children’s lives.
• Access to ongoing professional development in SEN and autism education to build expertise.
• Enjoy a work-life balance with school holidays off and a regular weekday schedule.

Type:
Contract
Start Date:
01/01/2025
Contract Length:
Full Time, Long Term
Job Reference:
SEN Teaching Assistant
Job ID:
222643301
Applications:
Less than 10

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