Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £90 - £120 per day (PAYE, dependent on experience)
Are you passionate about inclusive education and supporting children with complex learning needs? Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-established specialist school in Hillingdon that provides exceptional care and education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including autism, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
This is a wonderful opportunity for a compassionate, patient, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing and well-resourced school that values every achievement and celebrates every milestone.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant in this specialist provision, you will:
Support pupils aged 4-11 with a range of complex learning and physical needs
Provide 1:1 and small group support to encourage engagement and progress
Assist with sensory-based and therapeutic activities tailored to each child's individual plan
Support pupils with personal care (feeding, toileting, mobility) where required
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver a holistic and inclusive learning experience
Promote communication, independence, and confidence using visual, sensory, and physical aids
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Experience supporting children or young people with SLD, PMLD, or complex medical needs (in school, residential, or care settings)
A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to meeting pupils' needs
The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
A good understanding of communication and sensory support techniques
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Additional training in Manual Handling, Makaton, PECS, or Team Teach would be an advantage but is not essential.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
PAYE only - fair, transparent pay with no umbrella deductions
Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College
Dedicated support from an experienced SEND specialist consultant
Access to a wide range of long-term and permanent opportunities across outstanding SEND schools in Hillingdon and beyond
A supportive, professional, and understanding service that puts you first
If you're motivated by making a real difference and want to work in a school where every child is supported to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you