SEND Teaching Assistant – Hounslow – Immediate Start Available
Location: Feltham and Hanworth, Hounslow
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-term
A nurturing and specialist SEND school, in Hounslow, is seeking caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism and a range of additional learning needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, well-established SEND environment, with opportunities to gain long-term experience within specialist education.
The Role
- Supporting pupils with autism and complex additional needs
- Working on a 1:1 basis and within small classroom groups
- Helping students develop social, emotional, and academic skills
- Supporting communication, structured routines, and emotional regulation
- Creating a calm, engaging and positive learning environment
- Assisting with personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
What the School Offers
- Full-time and long-term opportunities
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Ongoing work across local SEND schools
- Supportive and experienced school teams
- Excellent experience for those pursuing careers in education, psychology, therapy or SEN support
- Immediate start opportunities
- Full-time, long-term placements
- Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
Who Should Apply
The school welcomes candidates from a range of backgrounds, including:
- SEND education
- Care or support work
- Youth work
- Sports coaching
- Nursery or childcare
- Mental health support
- Psychology graduates
- Behaviour mentoring
Previous SEND experience is desirable but not essential. Candidates with transferable skills and the right attitude are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient
- Emotionally intelligent and adaptable
- Reliable and committed
- A strong team player
- Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
Requirements
- Experience working or volunteering with children (preferred)
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK
- GCSEs or equivalent (preferred)
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for immediate consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £98.00-£105.00 per day
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Application question(s):
- Please give a brief overview of any experience you may have either working, volunteering or personal with special education needs or disabilities, thank you.
- Do you have a notice period or can you start immediately?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Working or volunteering with children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
