SEN Therapy Assistant – SEN School
Location: Brent, North West London
Salary: NHS Band 4 Outer London (£23,325 – £25,189 Term-Time Salary)
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Are you searching for a Therapy Assistant job in Brent, North West London where you can gain hands-on experience in SEN, therapy, and education?
A highly specialist SEN school in Brent is looking for a Therapy Assistant (SEN) to join their on-site multidisciplinary team. This school supports children and young people aged 3–19 with autism (ASC), complex needs, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities, offering a structured and therapeutic learning environment.
This Therapy Assistant role is ideal for graduates and aspiring Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT), Educational Psychologists, or experienced SEND Teaching Assistants looking to build long-term careers in SEN schools.
Working alongside qualified therapists and teaching staff, you will support pupils with communication, sensory regulation, independence skills, and access to learning, delivering targeted SALT and OT-based interventions in both classroom and therapy settings.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver 1:1 and small group therapy interventions in a SEN school setting
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Support pupils with autism, sensory processing needs, and communication difficulties
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Use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), PECS, visual timetables, and sensory strategies
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Support and implement EHCP targets and therapy programmes
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Track and record pupil progress, engagement, and outcomes
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Work closely with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, teachers, and SENCOs
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Support pupils’ emotional regulation, independence, and social communication skills
Requirements
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Experience working with children or young people with SEND, autism, or complex needs
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Background as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker, or Care Worker is desirable
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Patient, resilient, and proactive approach
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Passion for SEN education, therapy, psychology, or child development
Why Apply for this Therapy Assistant Job in Brent?
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NHS Band 4 equivalent salary (term-time only)
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Excellent experience for careers in SaLT, OT, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or SEN teaching
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Work within a specialist SEN school with a multidisciplinary therapy team
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Ongoing training, CPD, and development opportunities
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Clear progression routes into therapy, education, or permanent school roles
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Supportive and well-structured SEN environment
Apply Now – Therapy Assistant Jobs Brent
To apply for this Therapy Assistant role in North West London, or to find out more about SEN opportunities in Brent, contact Daniel at Parker Smith Inclusion today.
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