SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Northwood, North West London Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Start Date: ASAP Are you a patient, caring, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in a rewarding school environment? Do you have experience supporting children with additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential? Uniform Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Northwood. The school supports pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. About the Role: As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: * Support pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis * Help deliver tailored lessons and sensory-based activities under the direction of the class teacher * Use strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or visual supports to aid communication * Encourage independence, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing * Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to achieve EHCP targets * Provide assistance with personal care or mobility when required (training provided) * Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment What We’re Looking For: * Experience working with children or young people with SEN (essential) * Knowledge of Autism, SLD, or SEMH (desirable) * Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting pupils * Excellent communication and teamwork skills * Willingness to assist with personal care and/or manual handling (training can be provided) * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)