Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs\n Location: Hillingdon, West London\n Start Date: January 2026\n Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term\n Salary: £95 - £125 per day (PAYE, dependent on experience)\n\nTradewind Recruitment is seeking compassionate, reliable SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEND school in Hillingdon, supporting pupils with a range of severe and complex learning needs.\n\nThis highly supportive school offers a safe, structured and nurturing environment, where pupils benefit from personalised learning, therapeutic support and consistent routines. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to help pupils access education, develop independence and feel valued every day.\n\nThe Role:\n\nSupport pupils with severe and complex learning needs across EYFS-KS4\n\nProvide personal care, including toileting, feeding and hygiene routines\n\nAssist with physical support, mobility and hoisting (training provided if required)\n\nDeliver engaging, sensory-based learning activities\n\nPromote communication, social skills and emotional wellbeing\n\nMaintain a calm, consistent and encouraging classroom approach\n\nAbout You:\n\nExperience supporting pupils with complex needs, medical needs or SEND\n\nConfident and comfortable providing personal care\n\nPatient, nurturing and resilient with a positive attitude\n\nHolds an Enhanced DBS (or is willing to apply)\n\nWhy Work with Tradewind Recruitment?\n\nPAYE only - no umbrella companies\n\nFree access to 2,500+ CPD courses\n\nOngoing guidance from a specialist SEND consultant\n\nOpportunities for long-term and permanent placements\n\nApply today to make a meaningful difference in a school where every achievement is celebrated