Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Isleworth, London
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £100 per day

• Are you a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant who enjoys making a genuine difference to the life of one young person every single day?
• Do you have the patience, resilience and positivity to build trusting relationships with learners with autism and additional needs?
• Are you looking for a rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Isleworth, London where your support will help young adults develop confidence, independence and life skills?

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a highly respected independent specialist education provider in Isleworth, London, seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a full-time, five-days-per-week, one-to-one support role, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the educational journey of a young adult with additional learning needs.

The setting is recognised for providing outstanding personalised education within a supportive, autism-focused environment. Staff work together to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where every learner is encouraged to reach their full potential. With modern facilities, specialist resources and a strong emphasis on developing independence, communication and life skills, this is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate and forward-thinking team in Isleworth, London.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated one-to-one support, helping your learner access education, engage with learning activities and build the confidence needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. You will adapt learning approaches to suit individual needs, encourage independence, promote positive behaviour and celebrate every achievement, no matter how big or small.

Working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider support team, you will help create engaging, practical learning experiences that motivate students and develop essential life skills. This role would suit someone who is patient, empathetic, proactive and passionate about supporting young people with autism and additional needs to achieve meaningful outcomes and prepare for life beyond education.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young adults with SEND, autism or additional learning needs within education, care or support settings
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach with excellent behaviour management skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping young people develop confidence, independence and life skills
• A proactive attitude and commitment to creating positive outcomes for every learner

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants to guide and support you throughout the onboarding process
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Competitive pay of £100 per day
• The opportunity to work within a supportive specialist setting in Isleworth, London
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, giving you peace of mind that the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is being paid, with no unexpected administration charges deducted from your hard-earned pay.

Ready to make a real difference as a SEN Teaching Assistant? Click APPLY NOW, and Rebecca Bentum  will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.

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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.

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