SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is working with primary schools in Harrow to find experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for immediate and ongoing placements. These roles typically involve providing one-to-one or small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and any external specialists to deliver targeted support for pupils with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans and other identified SEND needs. Needs may include autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) and physical or sensory needs.

Your role will involve adapting resources, using agreed strategies and communication tools, tracking pupil progress against EHCP targets and helping pupils to access the wider curriculum alongside their peers wherever possible.

• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school setting
• Knowledge of a range of SEND needs, including ASC, ADHD, SLCN and SEMH
• Familiarity with EHC plans and delivering support in line with EHCP targets
• Experience using alternative communication strategies (e.g. Makaton, PECS, visual timetables)
• A patient, consistent and nurturing approach with the ability to build trust with vulnerable pupils
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding training

• Competitive PAYE pay - weekly, transparent, with no umbrella deductions
• Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College from day one
• Real local knowledge of Harrow schools and their leadership teams
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harrow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £95.00 and £110.00 Per Hour

Published at

13-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English