Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Long-Term Role
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Pay: £95 - £135 per day (PAYE, dependent on experience)

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a well-established SEND school in Hillingdon, seeking a committed and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis.

This specialist setting supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, SEMH and complex learning difficulties, offering a structured, nurturing environment where staff work closely together to support every child's development.

The Role:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

  • Assist with learning, emotional regulation and behaviour support

  • Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised support plans

  • Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND

  • A calm, patient and proactive approach

  • Confidence supporting pupils with additional and complex needs

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • PAYE only - no umbrella companies

  • Long-term stability in a supportive school environment

  • Free CPD through The National College

  • Dedicated SEND consultant providing ongoing support

If you're looking for a rewarding long-term SEND role where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.