SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment - Ongoing - Immediate Availability SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary) SEND Support · Harrow, Outer London · Full-time or Part-time Salary £95 - £110 Pay structure Weekly PAYE only Start date Immediate / Ongoing Are you a dedicated, compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with additional needs? Join a Harrow primary school team where your expertise helps children with SEND access learning, build independence and thrive. About the role Tradewind Recruitment is working with primary schools in Harrow to find experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for immediate and ongoing placements. These roles typically involve providing one-to-one or small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and any external specialists to deliver targeted support for pupils with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans and other identified SEND needs. Needs may include autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) and physical or sensory needs. Your role will involve adapting resources, using agreed strategies and communication tools, tracking pupil progress against EHCP targets and helping pupils to access the wider curriculum alongside their peers wherever possible. What we are looking for Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school setting Knowledge of a range of SEND needs, including ASC, ADHD, SLCN and SEMH Familiarity with EHC plans and delivering support in line with EHCP targets Experience using alternative communication strategies (e.g. Makaton, PECS, visual timetables) A patient, consistent and nurturing approach with the ability to build trust with vulnerable pupils Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (desirable) Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding training Why teachers choose Tradewind Competitive PAYE pay - weekly, transparent, with no umbrella deductions Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College from day one Real local knowledge of Harrow schools and their leadership teams Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Ready to find the right school for you? Get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment today. We will take the time to understand your experience and match you with a Harrow school where you will thrive. Contact Tradewind Recruitment Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification