Hounslow
North West London
£90 - £100 PAYE per day
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Hounslow
Contract Type: Term-time only / Permanent (or specify fixed-term)
Hours: (e.g. 32.5 hrs/week, 8:30am-3:30pm)
Salary: £90 - £100 PAYE
About
The school based in Hounslow is an ‘outstanding’ special school, providing specialist education to students aged 4 to 19 with severe learning difficulties, profound & multiple learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.
We offer excellent staff facilities, ongoing CPD, a supportive wellbeing culture, and career growth opportunities.
The Role
Support classroom teachers to deliver accessible, differentiated learning for students with SEND
Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs
Assist with personal care, feeding, toileting, communication support and mobility as needed
Help students access the curriculum, encourage independence, and foster confidence
Monitor students’ progress and contribute to planning and review meetings
Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment and support emotional wellbeing
Work collaboratively with SENCO, therapists, behaviour support and wider staff teams
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who:
Essential:
Is calm, patient, resilient and adaptable
Has experience (or strong desire) of working with children or young people, preferably in a special school or SEND setting
Is empathetic, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Understands safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures
Is physically able to undertake all aspects of the role, including support with mobility, feeding, toileting
Shares our belief that all students are capable of making outstanding progress
Desirable:
Experience with autism, PMLD, communication aids (PECS, Makaton, symbols)
Knowledge of structured learning approaches or behaviour support strategies
Prior experience in special education, alternative provision or therapeutic settings
Qualifications or training in SEND, education, or related field
If you are passionate about making a real difference, and want to work in a school committed to inclusive and high-quality education for children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
If you're interested please reach out to luke.falzon@psinclusion.co.uk