Job title: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: SEND Teaching and Support
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Hounslow, West London
Job published: 09-09-2025
Job ID: 109368

Job Description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – West London – September 2025 Start

 

Location: West London
Contract: September 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £444 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: ASAP

 

Are you a graduate passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to gain hands-on experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant this September?

 

A large primary school in West London is recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 child with an EHCP and ASC diagnosis. This role is ideal for graduates interested in careers in educational psychology, SEND teaching, or speech and language therapy.

 

About the School:

  • Community primary school for ages 3–11
  • Large 3-and 4-form entry, split across two sites (EYFS/KS1 and KS2)
  • Enhanced provision space for pupils with Spatial Communication Needs and ASC
  • High proportion of pupils with EAL and above-average proportion with SEND
  • Strong academic outcomes, consistently above national averages
  • Values: confidence, respect, perseverance, compassion, friendship
  • Offers a wide range of clubs, themed days, and community events

 

The Role:

  • 1:1 support for a Year 2 child with an EHCP and ASC diagnosis
  • Based within the school’s enhanced provision space
  • Child is energetic and active (no violence)
      • Needs someone who can match his energy levels
      • Works well with both male and female staff
      • No attachment issues

 

Interview Process:

  • Trial session working alongside the child for either a morning or afternoon
  • One-stage process depending on feedback

 

We’re looking for:

  • A graduate with a UK degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field
  • Strong communication skills and empathy
  • Ability to work consistently and positively with a young child
  • An Enhanced DBS

 

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