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Lead SEND Teaching Assistant
Lead SEND Teaching Assistant | Southall | Full-Time Opportunity
Location: Southall, West London
Salary: £100–£110/day (PAYE) Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
About the Opportunity
Prebook Recruitment is partnering with a supportive and inclusive school in Southall seeking a Lead SEND Teaching Assistant to enhance its specialist support team.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is driven by the desire to help children overcome learning barriers. You’ll work at the heart of the school, delivering tailored support to pupils with diverse additional needs while collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
About the Role
In this position, you’ll take responsibility for delivering high-quality SEND support, coordinating classroom assistance, and ensuring tailored interventions are implemented effectively. Key to your role will be:
- Promoting positive outcomes and student independence
- Ensuring every child gets the opportunity to thrive academically and socially
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide targeted support:
- One-to-one and small group tuition tailored to individual needs
- Assistance with inclusive and engaging learning activities
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Coordinated interventions:
- Help implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Design and execute monitored support plans
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Nurture personal growth:
- Encourage development of communication skills, emotional resilience, and social confidence
- Foster positive behaviour and a calm, supportive classroom environment
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Collaborate and mentor:
- Offer guidance to Teaching Assistants within classrooms
- Contribute to pupil progress reviews and support strategies
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Safeguarding priorities:
- Maintain strict safeguarding standards and pupil wellbeing focus
Requirements
We’re seeking someone who:
- Has proven classroom experience supporting children with SEND
- Holds specialist knowledge of conditions including autism, ADHD and speech and language difficulties
- Can lead interventions and mentor colleagues
- Excels in building relationships with pupils, families, and external professionals
- Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills, communication, and teamwork
- Is patient, proactive, and deeply committed to inclusive education -Possesses an Enhanced DBS (or is willing to obtain it)
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What the School Offers
- A welcoming, inclusive environment where staff and pupils thrive
- Supportive leadership and a well-established SEND team
- Professional development and ongoing training
- State-of-the-art well-resourced classrooms and specialist facilities
- Structured support for staff wellbeing
- The chance to make a real impact on children’s lives
Why Choose Prebook Recruitment?
Prebook Recruitment partners with top London schools to match skilled educators with fulfilling roles. Registering with us offers:
- Competitive pay: £100–£110/day (PAYE)
- Weekly payments with no deductions
- Dedicated Consultant support throughout your time with us
- Unlimited access to long-term and permanent opportunities
- Honest, transparent guidance and personalised career support
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If you’re an advanced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for leadership growth in a meaningful role, we’d love to connect.
Submit your CV today and become part of a school where your experience and dedication will help transform the lives of children with additional needs. Join us in creating lasting positive change.
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