Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? This welcoming secondary school in Hillingdon is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team this January. If you have experience working with students who have speech and language needs—and ideally a relevant qualification—this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a nurturing, well-resourced environment. About the Role In this full-time position, you will work primarily 1:1 with a Key Stage 3–5 pupil, offering personalised support that builds confidence, communication skills, and academic progress. You may also work with small groups when needed, ensuring each student receives tailored guidance. The school places a high priority on SEN provision, boasting excellent resources, collaborative staff, and a warm, inclusive culture. You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who genuinely care about student wellbeing and are committed to making learning accessible and enjoyable for all. Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Supportive leadership team who value staff development and wellbeing • A chance to work in a friendly, community-focused school with lovely students • Excellent experience for those looking to progress into teaching, speech & language therapy, or specialist SEN roles • Opportunity to have a meaningful impact every day by helping students overcome barriers to learning • A stable, term-time schedule ideal for work-life balance What We’re Looking For • Experience supporting students with speech and language needs • A proactive, patient, and compassionate approach • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Qualifications in SEN or speech & language support are highly desirable If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to support students who need you most, we’d love to hear from you. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-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. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • 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. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We 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