SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: West Drayton

Contract: Full-time  

Salary:  MPS / UPS

Start Date: ASAP

Application Closing Date: 20^th November 2026

About the Role

Are you a caring, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school, providing essential support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will work closely with classroom teachers, the SENCO and other support staff to provide tailored assistance to pupils with a range of additional needs. You will help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment, ensuring every pupil feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusive education, understands the importance of individualised support and is committed to making a positive difference in children’s academic, social and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with special educational needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning objectives.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, speech and language needs and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
• Assist classroom teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities tailored to pupils’ individual abilities and requirements.
• Help pupils understand instructions, remain focused and engaged, and participate positively in classroom activities.
• Implement individual learning plans, Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and support strategies under the guidance of the teacher and SENCO.
• Adapt learning resources and teaching approaches to accommodate different learning styles, communication needs and individual abilities.
• Support pupils’ communication, language and social interaction skills, encouraging positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Promote independence, confidence, resilience and self-esteem, encouraging pupils to develop essential life and learning skills.

Requirements

• A good understanding of behaviour management techniques, positive reinforcement and strategies to support emotional regulation.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development to further develop knowledge of SEND and inclusive education.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, in accordance with the school’s recruitment requirements.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.