KS2 SEN Teaching Assistant - Hounslow Primary

3rd September start
Full Time
Posted about 9 hours ago
Expiring 17th July
Hounslow, London
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KS2 Teaching Assistant (with SEN Support) – Hounslow – September 2025 A warm, well-organised and highly regarded primary school in Hounslow is seeking a proactive KS2 Class-Based Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September 2025. This inclusive school has a strong reputation for supporting pupils with a range of additional and complex needs. It offers a nurturing environment, a collaborative staff culture and a supportive leadership team. The Role: Working in a KS2 classroom, you will support the class teacher and SENCo in providing high-quality provision for pupils, including those with: Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges Global Developmental Delay You will deliver academic and pastoral interventions, follow EHCP targets, and assist with personal care when required. A calm, flexible and empathetic approach is essential. Essential: Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in a primary school High standard of spoken English and confident communication Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and adults Understanding of safeguarding and classroom practice Desirable: Experience with specific needs or SEN interventions (e.g., PECS, Makaton, Attention Autism) Comfortable supporting personal care and managing dysregulation This full-time, term-time only role is ideal for someone committed to inclusive education and helping every child thrive.
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Our school motto is 'Soaring to Excellence'. Through our high-quality teaching, we maintain high standards of achievement and behaviour. We are committed to working in partnership with our parents and wider community in order that our pupils thrive in all aspects of their learning. We provide a vibrant indoor and outdoor learning environment which is stimulating and supports our curriculum aims.

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Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.