Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEND School

Location: Hammersmith & Fulham
Pay: £95-£120 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term until July 2027

Build a Rewarding Career in SEND Education

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and helping them achieve their full potential?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with a highly regarded Secondary SEND School in Hammersmith & Fulham seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students aged 11-19. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates, support workers, care workers and youth workers looking to make a genuine difference in specialist education.

About the School

This specialist SEND school provides a supportive learning environment for students with a range of additional needs, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for adult life.

School Highlights

  • Dedicated specialist provision for students aged 11-19
  • Strong focus on communication, independence and life skills
  • Collaborative approach with teachers, therapists and support staff

Role Summary

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them access learning, develop independence and achieve their individual goals.
Students may present with:
  • Autism
  • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
  • Speech and Language Needs
  • ADHD
  • Social Communication Needs

Key Responsibilities

  • Support learning across a range of curriculum subjects
  • Deliver 1:1 support and small-group interventions
  • Promote independence and self-confidence
  • Help students develop communication and life skills
  • Support emotional wellbeing and positive engagement
  • Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities
  • Build positive relationships with students and their families
  • Work closely with teachers and specialist professionals

Candidate Requirements

  • Positive and patient approach to supporting young people
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Passion for SEND education and inclusion
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Pay and Progression

Pay ranges from £95 to £120 per day depending on experience, qualifications and responsibilities within the role.
Candidates with previous SEND experience, autism awareness, learning support qualifications, speech and language support experience, behaviour management skills or experience working within specialist educational settings may be considered for opportunities at the upper end of the pay scale of £120 per day.

Why Apply?

Role Benefits

  • Long-term opportunity until July 2027
  • Valuable experience supporting students aged 11-19
  • Excellent pathway into teaching, educational psychology, therapy or social care careers

School Benefits

  • Supportive and experienced leadership team
  • Specialist SEND environment with strong professional collaboration
  • Opportunity to develop expertise across a range of SEND needs

Tradewind Recruitment Benefits

  • Competitive PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Access to long-term and permanent opportunities across London

Free National College CPD Access

As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you'll receive free access to The National College, giving you access to thousands of professional development courses and webinars.
Recommended courses for this role:
  • Autism Awareness in Education
  • Supporting Learners with SEND
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Required Vetting

Successful applicants will complete standard vetting including:
  • A DBS on the Update Service, or be prepared to make a new application
  • Professional references
  • Verification of relevant qualifications and employment history
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Graduate, Care Worker, Support Worker or Youth Worker, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career in specialist education while making a lasting difference to young people's lives.
Call Tradewind Recruitment today and discover why thousands of educators have trusted us for over 20 years to help them find the right opportunities, in the right schools, with the support they deserve.