SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Brent
Location: Brent, North West London
Contract: Long term, full time
Start date: ASAP
Pay: £110 per day
About the role
A welcoming primary school in Brent is seeking an experienced and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to join its specialist SEND class on a long-term, full-time basis.
This role is comparable to working within a specialist provision. You will support a class of 8 pupils across Years 1–5, all of whom are largely non-speaking and have a diagnosis of Autism. The class is supported by a teacher and three members of staff, providing a strong team-based environment.
About the class
- 8 pupils in Years 1–5.
- Pupils are largely non-speaking and have Autism.
- Strong staffing ratio: 1 teacher and 3 support staff for 8 pupils.
- A structured, supportive and specialist classroom environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Provide high-quality, individualised support to pupils with Autism and complex communication needs.
- Use proactive strategies to support engagement, regulation and positive behaviour.
- Support pupils to access learning through visual resources, routines and structured activities.
- Encourage communication using appropriate methods, such as symbols, gestures or AAC where relevant.
- Support pupils with personal care, including intimate care, in line with school policies and training.
- Assist with feeding, toileting, hygiene and other daily routines where required.
- Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes and off-site activities.
- Work closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team.
- Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
- Help maintain a safe, calm, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate will be:
- Experienced supporting pupils with Autism, complex needs or SEND.
- Confident supporting pupils who are non-speaking or have significant communication needs.
- Comfortable providing intimate care and personal care support.
- Quick on their feet, observant and highly proactive.
- Calm, patient and resilient in a busy classroom environment.
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Able to follow specialist strategies, routines and support plans consistently.
- Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting pupil independence.
Experience within a specialist provision, SEND school or autism-specific setting would be highly desirable.
What's on offer
- Long-term, full-time opportunity.
- ASAP start.
- Supportive specialist class environment with a strong staffing ratio.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils' communication, learning and independence.
- Ongoing support from the school and recruitment team.
The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Send Teaching Assistant – Primary School, Brent employer: Clarus Education
As a Section Manager in Mechanical Engineering at our Uxbridge location, you will thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With benefits such as the Teachers' Pension Scheme, wellness platforms, and free parking, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring you have the resources to inspire and lead your team effectively while making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
