Salary: £95 - £115 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting children with additional needs?
Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a caring, patient and proactive SEN TA to join the specialist ARP within a welcoming primary school in South Harrow.
The ARP supports a small group of pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and additional communication and learning needs. The children spend part of their day within the specialist provision before joining their mainstream classes, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys both specialist SEN support and inclusive mainstream education.
The Role
As an SEN TA, you will:
Support pupils with MLD and additional learning needs
Provide 1:1 and small-group support
Help pupils develop their communication, literacy and numeracy skills
Support children with sensory and communication needs
Use visual timetables, Now & Next boards and other visual resources
Help deliver a differentiated and practical curriculum
Support pupils as they transition between the ARP and mainstream classrooms
Encourage independence, confidence and social development
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
Experience supporting pupils with MLD, ASD, communication or learning difficulties
A calm, patient and nurturing approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to adapt activities to meet individual needs
A genuine passion for helping children make progressExperience working within an ARP, specialist school, resource base or SEN department would be highly desirable.
Why Tradewind?
Competitive daily rates of £95-£115
PAYE - no umbrella company fees
Access to free CPD and SEND-specific training
Support from a dedicated SEND consultant
Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
Access to our partner schools across London
Excellent candidate referral schemeIf you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would love to work within a small, supportive ARP environment, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£95.00 - £115.00 per day