Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant - ARP (Primary School)
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Start Date: September 2025
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Long-term supply (with potential for permanent placement)
Pay: Competitive daily rate - PAYE only

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in the borough of Hillingdon, seeking an energetic and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join their Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP). This specialist setting supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD and speech, language and communication difficulties, who benefit from extra support within a mainstream school environment.

About the Role:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant in the ARP, you will play a vital role in helping pupils to access learning, develop their confidence, and make meaningful progress - both academically and socially. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, and have a positive, engaging personality that helps to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils within the ARP and occasionally in the mainstream classroom

Assist in delivering differentiated activities that meet individual learning and EHCP targets

Promote social inclusion, emotional regulation and independence

Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and therapists to support personalised interventions

Maintain a safe, calm and supportive environment for all pupils

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience supporting children with SEND - particularly ASD, ADHD or speech and language needs

Be naturally proactive, adaptable, and able to use initiative in a fast-paced environment

Be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Have a calm, caring and enthusiastic approach to working with children

Be reliable, patient, and committed to making a difference in children's lives

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

We pay all staff PAYE only - no umbrella companies

Access to The National College for free CPD and accredited training

All consultants are Safeguarding trained and highly experienced in SEND recruitment

Supportive, honest service from a dedicated consultant who understands your needs

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of a nurturing school environment where every day brings variety and reward, we would love to hear from you