SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, the work centres on supporting pupils with focus, communication, and engagement in learning. It would suit someone who can bring confident supporting pupils with additional emotional or behavioural needs to the role.

Role overview

A meaningful role with real impact on pupils’ lives. Schools in Northolt are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to uphold these values.

Main responsibilities

Supporting pupils with focus, communication, and engagement in learning. Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN across the school day. Encourage independence and resilience in pupils.

What helps someone succeed

Confident supporting pupils with additional emotional or behavioural needs. Patient, dependable, and emotionally resilient. Warm, reliable, and clear in communication.

Requirements

• All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive safeguarding procedures.
• Experience working with children with SEN is highly valued, but schools also welcome applicants from backgrounds such as care work, youth support, mentoring, early years, or family.
• Your support will help create a stable and positive learning experience throughout the school day.

Job details

• Behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Safeguarding and child protection training.
• Full-time and part-time roles available.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities.

Requirements mentioned

• SEN experience