Special Needs Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £88.92 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Harrow, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 205108 |
Summary
Special Needs Teaching Assistants - Harrow
Join a growing school where team culture, collaboration, and belonging come first
ASAP or with notice - Expanding team, multiple vacancies available
A new SEN school in Harrow is expanding, and this is a rare chance to join a team at the very beginning. The school is small, welcoming, and built on the belief that a positive staff culture is the foundation of everything. As the school grows, so does the opportunity to help shape its identity, values, and working environment from the ground up.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a close-knit, supportive team where every voice matters and where you can genuinely influence the culture of a developing school.
A Team That Feels Like a Community
The current team is warm, diverse, and genuinely collaborative-people of different ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience who all share the same commitment to supporting young people. New staff are welcomed in, supported from day one, and encouraged to bring their own strengths, ideas, and personality to the role.
Unlike larger, long-established schools where systems are fixed and change is slow, this setting offers the chance to help build something meaningful. You'll be part of shaping routines, contributing to a positive workplace culture, and helping create an environment where both pupils and staff thrive.
About the School
The school supports pupils aged 7-16 with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With small class sizes of 4-6 pupils, the focus is on personalised support, strong relationships, and a calm, structured environment.
As the school expands, they are looking for enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistants who want to grow with the team and contribute to a supportive, inclusive culture.
What the Role Involves
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Supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs in small, nurturing classes
Supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs in small, nurturing classes
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Tailoring your support to pupils' individual needs and your own strengths
Tailoring your support to pupils' individual needs and your own strengths
-
Helping with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
Helping with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
-
Supporting with personal care when required (full training provided)
Supporting with personal care when required (full training provided)
Growth, Development, and Long-Term Opportunity
While team culture is at the heart of this role, there is also a clear pathway for professional development:
-
A temp-to-perm route with permanent contracts available
A temp-to-perm route with permanent contracts available
-
Comprehensive training and ongoing development
Comprehensive training and ongoing development
-
A leadership team committed to nurturing staff and promoting from within
A leadership team committed to nurturing staff and promoting from within
Whether you're experienced in SEND or bringing transferable skills from care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching, or similar backgrounds, you'll be supported to grow.
Why This School Is Different
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A small, expanding team where you can help shape the culture
A small, expanding team where you can help shape the culture
-
A genuinely welcoming, inclusive staff community
A genuinely welcoming, inclusive staff community
-
Modern, spacious classrooms and excellent sensory/outdoor facilities
Modern, spacious classrooms and excellent sensory/outdoor facilities
-
A calm environment with well-established routines
A calm environment with well-established routines
-
Leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and collaboration
Leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and collaboration
-
The chance to be part of a school from its early stages-something many educators never get to experience
The chance to be part of a school from its early stages-something many educators never get to experience
What They're Looking For
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Experience in SEND or strong transferable skills
Experience in SEND or strong transferable skills
-
A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
-
Full-time availability preferred (part-time considered)
Full-time availability preferred (part-time considered)
-
Someone who values teamwork and wants to contribute to a positive, growing school community
Someone who values teamwork and wants to contribute to a positive, growing school community
What You'll Gain
-
A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact
A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact
-
A supportive team that celebrates your progress
A supportive team that celebrates your progress
-
A workplace where your ideas and contributions genuinely matter
A workplace where your ideas and contributions genuinely matter
-
A pathway into a permanent role
A pathway into a permanent role
-
The chance to help build a positive, collaborative school culture from the beginning
The chance to help build a positive, collaborative school culture from the beginning
Join a growing school where team culture, collaboration, and belonging come first
ASAP or with notice - Expanding team, multiple vacancies available
A new SEN school in Harrow is expanding, and this is a rare chance to join a team at the very beginning. The school is small, welcoming, and built on the belief that a positive staff culture is the foundation of everything. As the school grows, so does the opportunity to help shape its identity, values, and working environment from the ground up.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a close-knit, supportive team where every voice matters and where you can genuinely influence the culture of a developing school.
A Team That Feels Like a Community
The current team is warm, diverse, and genuinely collaborative-people of different ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience who all share the same commitment to supporting young people. New staff are welcomed in, supported from day one, and encouraged to bring their own strengths, ideas, and personality to the role.
Unlike larger, long-established schools where systems are fixed and change is slow, this setting offers the chance to help build something meaningful. You'll be part of shaping routines, contributing to a positive workplace culture, and helping create an environment where both pupils and staff thrive.
About the School
The school supports pupils aged 7-16 with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With small class sizes of 4-6 pupils, the focus is on personalised support, strong relationships, and a calm, structured environment.
As the school expands, they are looking for enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistants who want to grow with the team and contribute to a supportive, inclusive culture.
What the Role Involves
-
Supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs in small, nurturing classes
Supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs in small, nurturing classes
-
Tailoring your support to pupils' individual needs and your own strengths
Tailoring your support to pupils' individual needs and your own strengths
-
Helping with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
Helping with learning activities, emotional regulation, and social development
-
Supporting with personal care when required (full training provided)
Supporting with personal care when required (full training provided)
Growth, Development, and Long-Term Opportunity
While team culture is at the heart of this role, there is also a clear pathway for professional development:
-
A temp-to-perm route with permanent contracts available
A temp-to-perm route with permanent contracts available
-
Comprehensive training and ongoing development
Comprehensive training and ongoing development
-
A leadership team committed to nurturing staff and promoting from within
A leadership team committed to nurturing staff and promoting from within
Whether you're experienced in SEND or bringing transferable skills from care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching, or similar backgrounds, you'll be supported to grow.
Why This School Is Different
-
A small, expanding team where you can help shape the culture
A small, expanding team where you can help shape the culture
-
A genuinely welcoming, inclusive staff community
A genuinely welcoming, inclusive staff community
-
Modern, spacious classrooms and excellent sensory/outdoor facilities
Modern, spacious classrooms and excellent sensory/outdoor facilities
-
A calm environment with well-established routines
A calm environment with well-established routines
-
Leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and collaboration
Leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and collaboration
-
The chance to be part of a school from its early stages-something many educators never get to experience
The chance to be part of a school from its early stages-something many educators never get to experience
What They're Looking For
-
Experience in SEND or strong transferable skills
Experience in SEND or strong transferable skills
-
A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
-
Full-time availability preferred (part-time considered)
Full-time availability preferred (part-time considered)
-
Someone who values teamwork and wants to contribute to a positive, growing school community
Someone who values teamwork and wants to contribute to a positive, growing school community
What You'll Gain
-
A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact
A meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact
-
A supportive team that celebrates your progress
A supportive team that celebrates your progress
-
A workplace where your ideas and contributions genuinely matter
A workplace where your ideas and contributions genuinely matter
-
A pathway into a permanent role
A pathway into a permanent role
-
The chance to help build a positive, collaborative school culture from the beginning
The chance to help build a positive, collaborative school culture from the beginning