SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary
Location: Hillingdon, London
Salary: £100 – £101.10 per day
Contract: Full Time | Temporary | Long-Term
Start Date: June 2026
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
About the Role
Teach Now is working with a welcoming and community-focused secondary school in Hillingdon to recruit a committed SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students across Key Stages 3 to 5, helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
You will play an important role in supporting students with a range of additional needs, contributing to both their academic progress and personal development in a structured and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with Special Educational Needs
• Work closely with teaching staff to implement tailored learning strategies
• Support students with communication, learning, and behavioural needs
• Assist in delivering and monitoring EHCPs and individual support plans
• Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in lessons
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
Requirements
• Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ideally within a school or similar setting
• A patient, resilient approach with the ability to build positive and supportive relationships with students
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Confidence in supporting students with behavioural and emotional needs
• A proactive, adaptable attitude and a clear commitment to inclusive education
Desirable (not essential):
• Experience supporting students with Autism (ASC), ADHD, or SEMH
• Background in education, care, or youth work
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant qualification)
About the Setting
This is a smaller secondary school with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and student wellbeing. Staff pride themselves on creating a supportive, close-knit environment where students feel safe, valued, and understood.
The school is driven by high expectations and a commitment to helping every student achieve both academically and personally. The collaborative staff team ensures that support is consistent, effective, and centred around each individual learner.
Whats on Offer
• Competitive daily pay: £100 – £101.10
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive school environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A collaborative and experienced staff team
• The chance to make a genuine impact on students lives
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.
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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