Job Description:

Teaching Assistant 

Location: Hillingdon, West London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term & Daily Supply Roles
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm

A range of welcoming mainstream and SEN schools across Hillingdon are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their supportive teams on both long-term and daily supply placements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), delivering targeted interventions, and helping children achieve their full potential in a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN

• Deliver targeted interventions to support pupils' academic and personal development

• Support pupils with their learning, engagement, and classroom activities

• Work across mainstream and SEN settings, depending on the placement

• Promote positive behaviour, independence, and confidence

• Support pupils' social, emotional, and personal development

• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs

• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

About You

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar education-based role

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is essential

• Experience delivering or supporting targeted interventions

• Confident working with pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis

• Patient, caring, and adaptable approach to supporting children

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Comfortable working across both mainstream and SEN school environments

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

• Must be available Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm

What’s on Offer

• Long-term and daily supply opportunities across Hillingdon

• Opportunities to gain experience in both mainstream and SEN settings

• Support from a dedicated education consultant

• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

• Flexible placements to suit your experience and career goals

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' learning and development