Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEND (Boys) Hillingdon, UB8 8.30am - 4.00pm | Term time only Long-term | 5 days per week We're working with a well-established Secondary SEND school in Hillingdon supporting pupils with complex needs, ASD and PMLD. The school is looking for a reliable, committed Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis. This role is to support a number of Year 11-12 boys who respond best to positive male role models and need consistency to build trust and feel secure. The role Supporting pupils with complex learning and physical needs Working 1:1 and in small groups Supporting personal care (essential) Helping pupils regulate, engage and feel safe in school Being a calm, firm and fair presence throughout the day What the school needs Someone dependable - this is not a stop-gap role Excellent attendance and commitment are essential Confident, grounded and able to hold boundaries Comfortable working with older pupils with SEND Able to build strong, trusting relationships over time This role would suit someone who is: Looking for long-term stability, not short-term cover Interested in SEND, care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching or support work Happy to roll their sleeves up and be part of a team Firm but kind - you can be consistent without being confrontational Full-time, Monday to Friday Long-term placement with real continuity Supportive school with experienced SEND staff If you're someone who shows up, sticks it out and takes pride in making a real difference, this could be a genuinely rewarding long-term role. INDELSEN