Job title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Hounslow, West London
Job published: 09-02-2026
Job ID: 115618

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Hounslow, London | Immediate Start

SEN Teaching Assistant – The Role

Location: Hounslow, London
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) or Special Educational Need (SEN) needs?

A welcoming school in Hounslow is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support students with SEN or SEMH needs. This is a full-time, long-term role, ideal for someone with experience supporting students who require emotional and behavioural support in an educational setting.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Work 1:1 with students to support her academic engagement, wellbeing, and confidence
  • Provide consistent emotional support and help manage any SEN or SEMH-related challenges
  • Build a positive, trusting relationship that encourages progress and independence
  • Collaborate closely with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to deliver tailored interventions

 
SEN Teaching Assistant:
We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience supporting students with SEN, SEMH, anxiety, or behavioural needs
  • Demonstrates empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills
  • Can maintain calm and consistency in challenging situations
  • Is proactive and adaptable, with a genuine desire to make a difference in a young person’s life
  • Ideally holds relevant experience in a school, youth work, or mental health setting

 
What the School Offers

  • A supportive and understanding staff team with strong pastoral values
  • Ongoing professional development and training in SEN and SEMH strategies
  • The chance to make a real difference to a student’s life at a key stage in their education

 
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely to support a School in London, which is ideal for graduates with patience, empathy, and a strong desire for a career in Education Psychology and SEND teaching.

If you’re a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant ready to provide meaningful 1:1 support to a student in Hounslow, apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

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SEN Teaching Assistant | Hounslow, London | Immediate Start