SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary) – Behaviour Management
Location: HA6, Northwood, North West London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills? Do you have the patience, confidence, and resilience to support secondary-aged pupils with additional learning and emotional needs?
Uniform Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in the HA6 area. The school supports students with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN and behavioural needs
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Use effective de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies to maintain engagement and safety
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Support pupils with learning, communication, and social skills development
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Assist teachers in delivering differentiated lessons to meet a variety of learning needs
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Encourage emotional regulation, confidence, and positive participation in class
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Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to monitor and support pupil progress
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Contribute to creating a calm, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience working with secondary-aged pupils with SEN and/or SEMH needs (essential)
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Confident in behaviour management, de-escalation, and relationship-building techniques
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Understanding of Autism, ADHD, or trauma-informed practice (desirable)
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Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting challenging behaviour
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills
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Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)