SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Westminster

SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 9 (Alternative Provision / PRU)
Westminster, London | Full-Time, Term Time Only | £90–£120 per day
Are you a resilient, compassionate Teaching Assistant who thrives on making a real difference? We’re working with an inclusive Alternative Provision/PRU in the heart of Westminster to recruit a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support Year 9 pupils who need structure, understanding, and a champion in their corner.

This is a rewarding, hands-on role in a specialist setting where relationships matter. You’ll be supporting young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, and additional learning needs, helping them re-engage with education in a calm, safe, and supportive environment. Working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral teams, you’ll play a vital role in both academic progress and emotional regulation.

What you’ll be doing :

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to Year 9 pupils

• Supporting pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, and emotional regulation

• Assisting with lesson delivery and differentiated activities

• Using behaviour support and de-escalation strategies

• Promoting positive behaviour, routines, and clear boundaries

• Supporting pupils during transitions, break times, and interventions

• Accurately recording progress, behaviour, and incidents

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience with KS3 pupils, ideally in a PRU, AP, SEMH, or behavioural setting

• Is calm, confident, and emotionally intelligent

• Can build strong, trusting relationships with young people

• Communicates well and works effectively as part of a team

• Is committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience with SEMH, ADHD, ASD, or trauma-informed approaches

• Team Teach or similar behaviour management training

• Background in youth work, mentoring, or outreach

Why apply?

• £90–£120 per day

• 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only – great work-life balance

• Long-term opportunity in a supportive, values-led setting

• A chance to truly change lives and see the impact of your work every day

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Start date:

March 2026 (or ASAP)

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training such a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.

Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance