SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Greenhill

SEN Teaching Assistant – Tracheostomy Support

Location:

Harrow, London
Salary: £85–£100 per day
Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary

Start Date:

September 2026

Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with significant experience and/or qualifications.

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with tracheostomy support experience looking for a rewarding role where you can make a life-changing difference?

Teach Now is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support a primary-aged pupil with additional medical needs in a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Harrow. This is a full-time position for the academic year, offering the opportunity to play a vital role in a childs education, wellbeing and independence.

The Role

As the pupils dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide both educational and medical support throughout the school day, ensuring they can access learning safely, confidently and successfully. Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals, you will help create a nurturing and inclusive environment where the pupil can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

This role requires an experienced candidate who is confident supporting a child with a tracheostomy and can respond calmly and professionally to their medical and educational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN and a tracheostomy.

• Support the pupils learning, communication, independence and social development.

• Deliver safe and effective tracheostomy care throughout the school day.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents and healthcare professionals.

• Encourage positive engagement in classroom activities.

• Promote the childs wellbeing, confidence and inclusion.

• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding and medical procedures at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant or Teaching Assistant.

• Essential:
Practical experience supporting a child with a tracheostomy.

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and/or complex medical needs.

• Calm, caring and resilient with a nurturing approach.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• A proactive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality pupil support.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £85–£100.

• Full-time role for the entire academic year.

• A welcoming, inclusive and highly supportive school environment.

• Ongoing professional development and specialist training opportunities.

• Dedicated support from your Teach Now consultant throughout your placement.

• The opportunity to make a genuine, lasting impact on a childs educational journey.

If youre an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with tracheostomy support experience and are passionate about helping children reach their full potential, wed love to hear from you.

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