SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND School – Hendon

Location: Hendon, North West London
Pay: £90–£120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with moderate to severe autism (ASD) and complex learning needs?

Are you a patient, caring and proactive Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a specialist SEND school?

TeacherActive is recruiting experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in a welcoming specialist SEND school in Hendon, North West London.

The school supports children and young people aged 3–18 years with a wide range of additional needs, including moderate to severe autism, learning difficulties, communication challenges and complex SEND.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils aged 3–18 across different learning stages.

• Work with children and young people with moderate to severe autism and complex learning needs.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.

• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour management.

• Assist with sensory activities, structured learning and individual education plans.

• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support professionals.

• Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

• Provide personal care support where required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with autism and SEND is essential.

• Confidence working with pupils with moderate to severe autism and additional needs.

• An understanding of non-verbal communication, sensory needs and challenging behaviour.

• Experience using PECS, Makaton, AAC or other communication strategies would be advantageous.

• A calm, patient, resilient and compassionate approach.

• Willingness to support personal care where necessary.

• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

• The right to work in the UK.

Why Work with TeacherActive?

• Competitive daily rates of £90–£120.

• Long-term opportunities within specialist SEND settings.

• A dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your placement.

• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.

• Opportunities to develop your experience working with pupils with complex needs.

• PAYE payment options.

Apply Today!

If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and young people with autism and complex learning needs, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and take the next step in your SEND career with TeacherActive.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.