Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary SEMH School
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Pay: £90 - £120 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Are you a patient, caring, and resilient individual with a passion for supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Do you have experience working with children who benefit from tailored, nurturing support in a specialist setting?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-regarded Primary SEMH School in Hillingdon to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant in this setting, you will support pupils on both a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them access learning, regulate emotions, and develop confidence. Many pupils in this school have experienced adverse childhood experiences or challenges with mainstream education, and your consistency and empathy will play a vital role in helping them thrive.

You will work closely with class teachers, therapists, and the wider pastoral team to provide structure, encouragement, and individualised support throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience supporting children with SEMH or additional needs in a school or care setting

  • A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach

  • Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques

  • The ability to build trust and meaningful relationships with pupils

  • A genuine commitment to inclusion and improving life chances for vulnerable children

In Return, the School Offers:

  • A supportive and experienced team who value every member of staff

  • Ongoing training and CPD opportunities tailored to the SEMH setting

  • Smaller class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios

  • A positive and purposeful working environment

  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young children's lives

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • PAYE only - no umbrella companies or hidden deductions

  • Access to The National College for high-quality CPD

  • A dedicated consultant specialising in SEND recruitment across West London

  • Long-term and permanent roles to suit your goals and strengths

  • Honest, people-first support every step of the way

If you are ready to support children who need it most and are looking for a fulfilling role within a nurturing and structured SEMH environment, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, contact Tom Jobson on 0207 845 5450 (Option 4) or via email at tom.jobson@twrecruitment.com.