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: * Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN and behavioural needs * Use effective de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies to maintain engagement and safety * Support pupils with learning, communication, and social skills development * Assist teachers in delivering differentiated lessons to meet a variety of learning needs * Encourage emotional regulation, confidence, and positive participation in class * Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to monitor and support pupil progress * Contribute to creating a calm, structured, and inclusive classroom environment What We’re Looking For: * Experience working with secondary-aged pupils with SEN and/or SEMH needs (essential) * Confident in behaviour management, de-escalation, and relationship-building techniques * Understanding of Autism, ADHD, or trauma-informed practice (desirable) * Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting challenging behaviour * Excellent teamwork and communication skills * Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)