Teaching Assistant - Hillingdon

Location: Hillingdon

Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Primary School (4 Form Entry, Hillingdon)

We are working with a large, well-established 4-form entry mainstream primary school in Hillingdon seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 SEN support within the classroom.

This role is ideal for someone confident supporting pupils with additional needs without removing them from learning — calm under pressure, firm but fair, and not afraid of challenging behaviour.

The role:

Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEN within a mainstream classroom

Supporting behaviour regulation, emotional needs, and engagement in learning

Implementing behaviour strategies and individual support plans consistently

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team

Supporting learning while maintaining structure, boundaries, and expectations

We’re looking for someone who:

Has strong experience supporting SEN in a mainstream primary setting

Is confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent way

Understands the importance of routine, boundaries and positive reinforcement

Is resilient, patient, and unflappable (because some days are… a lot)

Works well as part of a large team and communicates clearly

What’s on offer:

Supportive SENCO and experienced leadership team

Consistent work in a structured, well-resourced school

Opportunity to develop SEN and behaviour management expertise