SEND Teaching Assistant

Posted 05 February 2026
Salary £88.94 - £95 per day
LocationHounslow
Job type Full time
Discipline Teaching Assistant RolesSpecial Educational Needs
Reference26036_1770326960

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant

Location: Hounslow
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start: ASAP

We are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to work in a specialist SEND setting supporting students in the classroom and on a 1:1 basis. You'll play an important role helping students engage with learning, develop confidence and manage daily routines. Students have severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and personal care forms part of the role.

This position would suit someone with school experience, or someone from a care or support background looking to move into education.

The role

  • Support students in lessons, both 1:1 and in small groups

  • Help students access learning activities and classroom routines

  • Work closely with teaching staff

  • Support students with complex learning needs

  • Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour

  • Support personal care where required

  • Build strong working relationships with students

  • Share updates with staff and follow setting procedures

What we're looking for

  • Experience supporting children or young people, or as a care worker

  • Comfortable supporting with personal care

  • Calm, patient and reliable

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  • We work with primary, secondary and SEND Schools across London and the Home Counties

Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Envision Education is also committed to following a policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.