SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: January 2026
Location: Hounslow
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

About the role/school

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a thriving three-form-entry primary school in Hounslow from January 2026. This welcoming and inclusive school offers a warm environment where diversity is celebrated and every family feels heard.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working within a school that supports a richly varied pupil body, with strong provision for pupils with additional needs including language, communication, behavioural, emotional, and social challenges. The school is committed to fostering both academic progress and whole-child development.

The school's inclusive ethos has been formally recognised through an Inclusive School Award, reflecting its compassionate culture and commitment to nurturing pupils' emotional wellbeing alongside their learning. Ofsted has rated the school "Good," highlighting the strength of its teaching, leadership, and pupil support.

Job Responsibilities

The SEN Teaching Assistant role is full-time and structured across the school day. In the mornings, you will support two children in KS1 who present with challenging behaviour. In the afternoons, you will work closely with a child in Year 5 with Autism, SEMH, and challenging behaviour.

Key responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant include:

Providing consistent 1:1 and small-group support

Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies

Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

Creating a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment

Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development

Qualifications/Experience

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will ideally have:

Experience supporting children with Autism, SEMH, or challenging behaviour

A calm, patient, and resilient approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Essential requirements:

Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Next steps

If this SEN 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. We work closely with schools to place talented professionals into roles such as SEN Teaching Assistant, ensuring the right fit for both candidates and schools.

Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, and 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-making Teach Plus the ideal partner for your next SEN Teaching Assistant role
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Location:
Hounslow
Salary:
£105 - £115 /day
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Education

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