Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs Location: Hillingdon, West London Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Salary: £95 - £125 per day (PAYE, dependent on experience)

Tradewind 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.

This 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.

The Role:

Support pupils with severe and complex learning needs across EYFS-KS4

Provide personal care, including toileting, feeding and hygiene routines

Assist with physical support, mobility and hoisting (training provided if required)

Deliver engaging, sensory-based learning activities

Promote communication, social skills and emotional wellbeing

Maintain a calm, consistent and encouraging classroom approach

About You:

Experience supporting pupils with complex needs, medical needs or SEND

Confident and comfortable providing personal care

Patient, nurturing and resilient with a positive attitude

Holds an Enhanced DBS (or is willing to apply)

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

PAYE only - no umbrella companies

Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses

Ongoing guidance from a specialist SEND consultant

Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

Apply today to make a meaningful difference in a school where every achievement is celebrated