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SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Ealing, West London
Salary: £515 - £560 per week
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in Ealing? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Ealing. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to pupils' academic, social and emotional development while working as part of a supportive and experienced school team.
Main Duties
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
- Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and engage positively with learning.
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support strategies.
- Assisting with targeted interventions and differentiated learning activities.
- Supporting pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development.
- Helping pupils develop greater independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
- Building positive, trusting and professional relationships with pupils.
- Providing encouragement and reassurance to pupils who may experience barriers to learning.
- Supporting classroom activities and maintaining a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitoring pupils' progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
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About You
- Have previous experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN.
- Have a genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
- Be patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with children.
- Have a calm and consistent approach when supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours.
- Be confident working both independently and as part of a wider school team.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be proactive, reliable and adaptable.
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Why Horizon Teachers
- We can help you find permanent, long-term, and flexible roles in the Education sector.
- Easy registration process via online link and a video consultation.
- We provide interview preparation and guidance throughout your job search.
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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
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