SEN Teaching Assistant - Challenging Behaviour & Complex Needs
Kensington & Chelsea, W10 (commutable from Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, Shepherd's Bush, Paddington, Hammersmith)
£105-£115 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term (Full Academic Year)
Long Term Futures is seeking a resilient, confident and highly proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with challenging behaviour and complex needs in a specialist provision within a mainstream primary setting.
This role is ideal for someone with a specialist school background who is experienced in supporting pupils with high levels of need, including ASD, SEMH and communication difficulties. Positive handling experience is essential.
About the Role
Working closely with the SENCo and specialist staff team, your responsibilities will include:
* Providing consistent 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs
* Managing challenging behaviour using de-escalation and positive handling strategies
* Supporting emotional regulation using structured and trauma-informed approaches
* Implementing personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies
* Maintaining clear routines, boundaries and expectations
* Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
* Recording progress and contributing to review meetings where required
This is a hands-on, high-impact role requiring resilience, emotional intelligence and strong behaviour management skills.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Experience in a specialist or alternative provision setting
* Confident supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour
* Positive handling / physical intervention training or practical experience
* Calm under pressure and able to maintain consistent boundaries
* Committed to long-term impact and pupil development
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
* Long-term placements offering stability and career progression
* Weekly pay via our streamlined digital system
* Free CPD including Behaviour Management, SEMH and Positive Handling
* A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance
Next Steps
If you have the resilience and experience to thrive in a specialist SEN role, apply today with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hugh at Long Term Futures.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references