SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism & Complex Needs | Southall

Location: Southall, West London
Job Type: Full time, term time only
Pay: £95–£100 per day PAYE
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Specialist SEND provision supporting autistic students with severe learning difficulties

About the role

Some young people need more than academic support to succeed at school.

They may need an adult who understands their communication, recognises when they are becoming overwhelmed and can remain calm when behaviour becomes challenging.

A specialist SEND provision in Southall is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support autistic students with severe learning difficulties and behaviours of concern.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is patient, consistent and able to build genuine trust with young people who may need a different approach to learning.

The setting

You will be working within a specialist environment supporting autistic students with a range of complex learning and developmental needs.

The setting provides structured, individualised support designed around each student's communication, learning and personal development.

You will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to help students access learning, manage challenging situations and develop greater independence.

The role

You will:

Provide one-to-one and small group support
Support students with autism and severe learning difficulties
Help students access lessons and daily activities
Encourage communication, independence and positive interaction
Respond calmly and consistently to behaviours of concern
Follow individual support and behaviour strategies
Build positive, trusting relationships with students
Work closely with teachers and specialist colleagues
Contribute to a safe and structured learning environment

Personal care

Personal care is not an immediate requirement for new candidates and will be introduced in line with appropriate safeguarding procedures and training.

However, candidates should be comfortable with personal care becoming part of the role in the longer term. Hydrotherapy is not required.

Who we are looking for

Previous experience with autism, complex SEND, severe learning difficulties or behaviours of concern would be beneficial.

We will also consider candidates from care, residential, youth work, support work or other relevant backgrounds.

You will be:

Calm and patient
Resilient and emotionally consistent
Comfortable supporting challenging behaviour
Caring and empathetic
Confident maintaining clear boundaries
Able to follow individualised support strategies
A strong team player
Committed to helping young people develop and progress

What you can expect

£95–£100 per day PAYE
Full time, term time only
Specialist autism and SEND experience
Support from experienced education and specialist staff
Training and development opportunities
Valuable experience supporting complex learning needs
Full recruitment support from Daniel at Parker Smith Inclusion

Easily commutable from

Southall, Ealing, Hanwell, Acton, Hounslow, Brentford, Hayes, Hillingdon, Greenford, Northolt, Harrow, Wembley, Brent, Hammersmith and surrounding areas of West and North West London.

Interested?

If you are looking for a hands-on SEN Teaching Assistant role where your consistency and support can help an autistic young person access learning and develop greater independence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Daniel at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more.

Email: daniel@psinclusion.co.uk

Safeguarding: Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to appropriate vetting, references and an enhanced DBS check where applicable.

SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism & Complex Needs - Ealing

£95-£100 PAYE - Full-time, Long-term

Date Posted: Friday 04 September 2026

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