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Teaching Assistant – SEND

Early Years & Secondary Opportunities
All-Through Special School – Uxbridge

We are seeking a committed, compassionate, and attentive SEND Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team. Opportunities are available in both the Early Years provision and the Secondary phase, supporting pupils with a range of complex learning needs.

This is a highly rewarding role, ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

The Role

Working under the direction of teachers and alongside a multi-disciplinary team, you will:

• Support pupils with severe, complex, and/or autism-based needs to access learning
• Deliver targeted interventions and support personalised learning plans
• Assist in the development of communication, social, and life skills
• Promote independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing
• Support with sensory needs and behaviour regulation strategies
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with therapists, teachers, and families to ensure holistic support
• Provide personal care where required, maintaining dignity and respect at all times

Whether in Early Years or Secondary, staff play a vital role in enabling pupils to thrive both academically and personally.

Why Work at Our School?

This is more than just a workplace—it is a supportive, forward-thinking SEND setting where staff are valued and developed.

What Makes Us Stand Out:

• Strong team culture – a collaborative, supportive environment where staff genuinely work together
• Specialist setting – purpose-built facilities designed to meet complex SEND needs
• Personalised approach – every pupil’s learning journey is tailored and meaningful
• Multi-disciplinary working – daily collaboration with Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and healthcare professionals
• Clear progression pathways – opportunities to develop into senior TA roles, HLTA, or teacher training
• Ongoing training – regular CPD focused on autism, communication strategies, behaviour support, and complex needs
• Wellbeing-focused environment – leadership committed to staff support and manageable workloads

Staff are encouraged to build long-term careers within SEND, supported at every stage of their professional journey.

Benefits

• Competitive daily or permanent salary
• Ongoing professional development and SEND-specific training
• Opportunities for career progression within education
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• Access to specialist training in areas such as autism, PECS, sensory integration, and behaviour support
• Opportunity to work in a highly rewarding and impactful role
• Pension options available
• Flexible working opportunities (where applicable)

About the School

This all-through special school in Uxbridge supports pupils from Early Years through to Post-16, with a range of needs including:

• Severe learning difficulties (SLD)
• Autism spectrum conditions (ASC)
• Profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex medical and sensory needs

The school provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where strong partnerships with families and professionals ensure each pupil receives the best possible support.

A personalised curriculum allows pupils to develop key life skills, communication abilities, and independence, preparing them for the next stage of their lives.

Working with Apollo Education

This role is offered in partnership with Apollo Education, a specialist education recruitment provider focused on placing high-quality educators in the right roles.

Apollo Education offers:

• A simple and transparent registration process, avoiding unnecessary barriers
• Fair pay and flexible payment options, including PAYE
• Opportunities to work in schools that match your skills, preferences, and career goals
• Ongoing professional development and personalised support
• A people-first approach, ensuring educators are valued, respected, and supported

Apollo Education takes pride in building long-term relationships with both schools and staff, ensuring the right fit for lasting success.

Safeguarding

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please apply now, these roles are immediate star ad continue into September!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £98.00-£105.00 per day

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Transport links

Application question(s):

• Please give a brief overview of any experience you may have either working, volunteering or personal with special education needs or disabilities, thank you.
• Do you have a notice period or can you start immediately?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Working or volunteering with children: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• DBS (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person