Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Primary School (4 Form Entry, Hillingdon)
We are working with a large, well-established 4-form entry mainstream primary school in Hillingdon seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 SEN support within the classroom.
This role is ideal for someone confident supporting pupils with additional needs without removing them from learning — calm under pressure, firm but fair, and not afraid of challenging behaviour.
The role:
Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEN within a mainstream classroom
Supporting behaviour regulation, emotional needs, and engagement in learning
Implementing behaviour strategies and individual support plans consistently
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
Supporting learning while maintaining structure, boundaries, and expectations
We’re looking for someone who:
Has strong experience supporting SEN in a mainstream primary setting
Is confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent way
Understands the importance of routine, boundaries and positive reinforcement
Is resilient, patient, and unflappable (because some days are… a lot)
Works well as part of a large team and communicates clearly
What’s on offer:
Supportive SENCO and experienced leadership team
Consistent work in a structured, well-resourced school
Opportunity to develop SEN and behaviour management expertise