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SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Secondary SEN School
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)
Location: Northolt, West London (UB5)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £90-£105 per day (depending on experience)

Create Education are working in partnership with a vibrant and inclusive secondary special school in Northolt to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a September 2025 start. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and making a meaningful impact in their lives.

About the School:
This is a forward-thinking and well-resourced SEN school that supports pupils aged 11-19 with a wide range of learning needs including autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, sensory processing challenges, and speech and language communication needs. The school focuses on nurturing independence, confidence, and social development while helping pupils reach their academic and personal potential.
The curriculum is holistic, therapy-integrated, and designed to support the development of life skills, functional literacy and numeracy, and emotional regulation. The school benefits from strong leadership, a collaborative team culture, and excellent facilities including sensory rooms, a woodland learning space, and a dedicated sixth-form centre.

The Role - What You’ll Be Doing:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a central role in supporting students to access learning and engage positively with their school environment. You will work under the direction of a class teacher and alongside therapists, pastoral staff, and specialist educators to ensure each student’s needs are met.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored one-to-one or small group support for students with diverse needs including ASD, SLD, PMLD, SEMH, and communication difficulties.
• Support the implementation of EHCP targets through adapted learning, structured routines, and therapeutic strategies.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of engaging lessons and practical activities across the curriculum (e.g. cooking, horticulture, music, community access).
• Promote pupil independence through structured tasks and guided support, including during break/lunchtime, in the community, or on transport.
• Use communication aids, visual supports (PECS, Makaton, symbols), and sensory resources to enhance pupil understanding and engagement.
• Support with personal care and manual handling for pupils who require it (full training will be provided).
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to assessments, reviews, and meetings as required.
• Help maintain a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment where pupils feel valued and secure.

What We’re Looking For:
We welcome applications from experienced SEN support workers, teaching assistants, learning mentors, or care workers - as well as those with transferable skills from youth work or social care. Above all, we are seeking someone compassionate, reliable, and committed to supporting vulnerable young people.
Essential Qualities:

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Resilience, emotional intelligence, and a nurturing approach to behaviour support.
• Good literacy and communication skills, with the ability to follow behaviour plans, routines, and EHCPs.
• A team player who can collaborate effectively with staff, therapists, families, and external professionals.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working in a school or SEN environment.
• Familiarity with PECS, Makaton, sensory integration, or Team Teach strategies.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE, NVQ Level 2/3, or similar).
• Training in moving & handling, safeguarding, or behaviour management.

What the School Offers You:

• A supportive and skilled team with strong leadership and shared values.
• Ongoing professional development and training in SEN best practices.
• Career progression routes into therapy, teaching, or pastoral roles.
• A welcoming, inclusive environment with a strong community feel.
• Purpose-built facilities designed with the needs of pupils and staff in mind.

3 Highlights from the School’s Most Recent Ofsted Report:

• “Staff know pupils extremely well and build strong, caring relationships.”
• “Pupils flourish in an environment where they feel safe, respected and celebrated.”
• “Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and ensure personalised support to prepare them for their next steps.”

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities:
The school and Create Education are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, right-to-work checks, and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

Apply Now:
To apply or find out more, please contact:
[email protected]
0204 531 6850

Why Work with Create Education?

• SEN-specialist support from your dedicated consultant
• Access to exclusive long-term and permanent roles
• Personalised guidance through every step of the recruitment process
• Regular training opportunities to boost your SEN skill set
• A trusted partner of mainstream and specialist schools across London

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.