Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant\n\nAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We’re looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Brent, where every child is supported to reach their full potential.\n\nAbout the School:\n\nLocated in the vibrant borough of Brent, this forward-thinking school has a strong commitment to inclusion and student wellbeing. With a supportive leadership team and experienced SEN department, it’s an excellent environment for a teaching assistant to grow and make a real impact.\n\nThe Role:\n\nAs an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll support students across Key Stages 3 to 5, working alongside teachers and the SENCO to provide tailored support.
Your role will involve both 1:1 and small group work, helping students with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and social-emotional challenges.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\n• Experience working with children or young people with SEN\n• A proactive, compassionate, and patient approach\n• Ability to adapt support to meet individual needs\n• Strong communication and teamwork skills\n• A genuine passion for inclusive education\n\nBenefits:\n\n• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities\n• Supportive and collaborative staff culture\n• Opportunity to make a real, long-term impact\n• Great transport links within Brent and surrounding areas\n• If you’re a committed SEN Teaching Assistant ready to support and empower students to thrive, we’d love to hear from you!\n\nWhy work via Teach Now?\n\nTeach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.\n\nWe:\n\n• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.\n\n• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.\n\n• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.\n\n• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders\n\nTeach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures\n\nWe are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance