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SEN Teaching Assistant: Complex Needs
Specialist SEND School: Uxbridge, Hillingdon
A welcoming specialist school in Uxbridge is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its experienced and supportive team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people aged 7-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and additional complex needs across a range of key stages. Pupils are working at a variety of levels, including Entry Level and Functional Skills pathways.
The Role
The Successful Candidate Will
- Support pupils with their learning, communication, and personal development both in class and through individual or small-group interventions.
- Work closely with the class teacher and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver engaging and personalized learning activities.
- Provide personal care where required, including supporting pupils with toileting, changing, and feeding, while maintaining their dignity and promoting independence.
- Use a range of communication strategies, including visual supports and AAC, to support pupils' individual needs.
- Encourage pupils' independence, confidence, communication, and social interaction.
- Assist with behavior support using positive behavior strategies and de-escalation techniques where appropriate.
- Support pupils with sensory regulation and therapeutic activities throughout the school day.
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all pupils at all times.
- Contribute to maintaining a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
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The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly those with complex needs, SLD, and/or ASC.
- Is confident supporting pupils with a wide range of communication, sensory, and learning needs.
- Is willing and able to provide personal care as part of the role.
- Demonstrates patience, resilience, and a calm, positive approach in challenging situations.
- Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or has equivalent experience (desirable but not essential).
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What the School Offers
- A committed and welcoming staff team with a supportive leadership team.
- High-quality training and ongoing professional development.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs.
- A nurturing, inclusive, and well-resourced learning environment.
- A strong culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant who is committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential and thrive both academically and personally.
Please note: This role involves providing personal care to pupils as part of their daily support. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, so applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
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