SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant - ARP (Primary School)
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Start Date: September 2025
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Long-term supply (with potential for permanent placement)
Pay: Competitive daily rate - PAYE only

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in the borough of Hillingdon, seeking an energetic and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join their Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP). This specialist setting supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD and speech, language and communication difficulties, who benefit from extra support within a mainstream school environment.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant in the ARP, you will play a vital role in helping pupils to access learning, develop their confidence, and make meaningful progress - both academically and socially. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, and have a positive, engaging personality that helps to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils within the ARP and occasionally in the mainstream classroom

• Assist in delivering differentiated activities that meet individual learning and EHCP targets

• Promote social inclusion, emotional regulation and independence

• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and therapists to support personalised interventions

• Maintain a safe, calm and supportive environment for all pupils

• Have experience supporting children with SEND - particularly ASD, ADHD or speech and language needs

• Be naturally proactive, adaptable, and able to use initiative in a fast-paced environment

• Be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Have a calm, caring and enthusiastic approach to working with children

• Be reliable, patient, and committed to making a difference in children's lives

• We pay all staff PAYE only - no umbrella companies

• Access to The National College for free CPD and accredited training

• All consultants are Safeguarding trained and highly experienced in SEND recruitment

• Supportive, honest service from a dedicated consultant who understands your needs

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of a nurturing school environment where every day brings variety and reward, we would love to hear from you.