Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Harrow

• Specialist SEND School (Autism & Complex Needs)
• Full-Time
• Daily Rate - 109 to 114

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking outstanding SEND Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming specialist school in Harrow. We are looking for enthusiastic, proactive individuals with experience supporting students with autism, communication needs, and a range of additional learning needs.

The school provides a personalised, inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential. With a broad, differentiated curriculum and a strong focus on independence, wellbeing, communication, and preparing students for adulthood, the school is committed to ensuring every learner has meaningful pathways into further education, employment, and community life.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to support students both academically and socially. You will play a key role in helping students develop confidence, independence, communication skills, and positive relationships in a nurturing environment.

To be successful for this role you must:

• Bring passion, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to work in SEND learning environments.
• Have knowledge and experience supporting students with autism and/or additional learning needs.
• Have experience working within education, care, or support settings with children or adults.
• Be committed to supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Be patient, resilient, and adaptable to meet the individual needs of learners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Encouraging students to engage with personalised learning programmes.
• Promoting independence, communication, and positive behaviour.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.
• Supporting students during breaktimes, educational visits, and transitions throughout the school day.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide the best possible outcomes for students.

When working with Empowering Learning Ltd you will benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with extensive experience, focused on helping you find the ideal role and providing ongoing support throughout your assignment.
• Competitive pay rates based on your experience.
• A quick clearance process, with most steps completed online.
• The opportunity to secure a permanent position with the school.
• Complimentary online training and professional development opportunities.

Please note: We do not accept sponsorship applications for this role.

Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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