Sen Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – SLD & PMLD

Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Northolt, UB5
Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary SEN school in Northolt, supporting children aged 4–11 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism (ASD) and complex physical and sensory needs.

The school provides a nurturing, inclusive and highly personalised learning environment, with a strong focus on communication, independence, sensory development and life skills.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and specialist support staff to deliver engaging, play-based and sensory learning activities tailored to each pupil's individual abilities and EHCP outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SLD and PMLD
• Support sensory, play-based and personalised learning activities
• Assist pupils with communication and social interaction
• Support children with complex physical and sensory needs
• Provide personal care and support with daily routines
• Assist with mobility, positioning and moving and handling where required
• Promote independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Follow individual EHCP targets, care plans and support strategies
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider SEN team

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN or complex learning needs
• Experience supporting SLD, PMLD, ASD or similar additional needs
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Patient, caring and nurturing approach
• Confidence supporting children with communication and physical needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service
• Right to Work in the UK

Desirable:

• Previous experience within a specialist primary SEN school
• Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, AAC or Intensive Interaction
• Experience supporting sensory-based learning
• Manual handling / moving and handling training
• Experience supporting pupils with complex medical or physical needs

What This Role Offers

• ASAP start
• Full-time, Monday – Friday position
• Specialist primary SEN sc...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northolt

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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