Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Hounslow - Starting September 2025

We are currently recruiting a Special Educational Needs (SEN Teaching Assistant) to join a warm and inclusive secondary school in Hounslow, starting in September 2025. This is a full-time position lasting until July 2026, ideal for graduates seeking experience before training as an SEN teacher, Educational Psychologist or Speech & Language Therapist.

You'll work alongside the SENCo and wider team to support students with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working one-to-one with students with EHCPs
  • Supporting classroom participation and adapted learning tasks
  • Creating a calm and positive learning environment
  • Liaising with teachers, parents, and external professionals
  • Supporting inclusion and equality within the classroom

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a graduate (psychology or education degree preferred but not essential)
  • Have a strong interest in SEN and inclusive education
  • Show patience, resilience, and a positive attitude
  • Be willing to learn and take direction from specialist staff

Why join this school?

  • Excellent support from an experienced SEN team
  • Inclusive ethos and commitment to equality
  • Well-behaved and motivated students
  • Easily accessible via train, bus and car

With Tradewind, you'll receive:

  • Access to free SEN-focused CPD
  • Competitive pay and weekly salary
  • Long-term career development opportunities
  • Ongoing consultant support

To apply for the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant, click Apply Now. For further information, contact Seema Parbat on 0207 845 5450 (option 3) or email seema.parbat@twrecruitment.com.