Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
| Job Type | Long term |
| Area | Hillingdon, London |
| Sector | Support Staff - SEN specialist supportSupport Staff - MentorSupport Staff - Teaching Assistant - Primary |
| Start Date | |
| Job Ref | BS060625HILL |
| Job Views | 9 |
- Description
Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Job Type: 8:30am -4pm
Location: Hillingdon
Salary: £96-£115 Per day
The Role: Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Hillingdon
In this role, you will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, helping them engage with their learning in a positive and structured environment. You will play a key part in implementing behaviour support strategies, promoting emotional regulation, and using de-escalation techniques where necessary. Building a strong, trusting relationship with the student is central to this role, as is maintaining clear boundaries and consistent routines. Working closely with teaching staff, the SENCO, and pastoral leads, you will help ensure the student feels safe, understood, and supported both in and out of the classroom.
A Special Needs Teaching Assistant will be expected to:
- Provide one-on-one assistance to a student with special educational needs with regular behaviour outbursts
- Lead Social, Maths and English interventions with groups of SEND students
- Adapt teaching materials and methods to suit individual learning styles and abilities
- Promote positive behaviour and help manage challenging behaviour in line with school policies.
- Provide emotional support and encourage social interaction.
- Observe and record progress, challenges, and achievements.
- Report concerns to the teacher or SENCO
- Encourage independence and build student confidence
Qualifications and requirements – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Hillingdon
- Experience in a similar role
- Experience working with SEND needs particularly Challenging Behaviour
- Enhanced DBS is required
- Proven ability to solve problems quickly and remain calm
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Hillingdon
In return, the school can offer the successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant the following:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of education
- Training courses provided
Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Hillingdon