Primary Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant - SRP (Primary)
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive PAYE Rates - Weekly Pay

Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hillingdon, which is seeking dedicated and resilient Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join its Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) in September.

This provision supports a small group of pupils who have been identified as needing targeted support for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The successful candidates will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to help pupils build self-regulation skills, access learning, and make meaningful progress in a supportive environment.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant in the SRP, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with EHCPs

• Support emotional regulation, communication and learning across the curriculum

• Help implement behaviour strategies and individual support plans

• Promote positive routines, structure, and independence

• Work closely with the SENCO, teachers, and external professionals

• Create a safe, nurturing, and calm learning space

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children with SEMH, ADHD or ASD

• A calm, consistent and patient approach to behaviour

• Good communication and relationship-building skills

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

• Team Teach training (desirable but not essential - we offer this training)

• A genuine passion for working in SEND education

• We only pay PAYE - no umbrella companies or hidden deductions

• Access to over 2,500 CPD-certified training courses through The National College

• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant who understands your career goals

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles in well-regarded schools

• Full safeguarding and compliance support before placement

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to work in a setting where your contributions make a daily impact, apply now to join the team in this fulfilling Special Needs Teaching Assistant role.