SEN Teaching Assistant
4 days ago
City Of London
SEN Teaching Assistant Milk Education SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD Specialist Primary School Milk Education | Hillingdon | On-site Milk Education is proud to be working with an outstanding ASD-specialist primary school in Hillingdon. We are seeking a dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a day-to-day, term-time basis, with strong potential to move into a long-term or permanent position for the right candidate. About the School This highly structured and supportive school is purpose-built for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their approach prioritises communication, emotional regulation, sensory needs, and fostering confidence and independence. You’ll be joining a collaborative team including teachers, therapists, and experienced SEN practitioners, all committed to delivering exceptional support. The Role You will work with pupils across both 1:1 and small-group settings, supporting a range of ASD-related needs. The role requires someone confident in following structured teaching methods, adapting learning tasks, and using visual communication systems. Your support will help maintain routines, reduce anxiety, and promote a calm, predictable learning environment where pupils can flourish. Key Responsibilities • Supporting pupils with ASD across EYFS and primary age groups, • Using structured tools such as visual timetables, now/next boards, social stories, and task breakdowns, • Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions focused on communication, regulation, and learning, • Supporting sensory needs through movement breaks, sensory resources, and appropriate adjustments, • Encouraging communication using PECS, Makaton, and visual support systems, • Assisting with personal care and emotional wellbeing where required, • Collaborating with teachers to adapt resources and create low-arousal learning spaces, • Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils through transitions, • Upholding safeguarding practices and prioritising pupil safety This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about SEN education and eager to grow within a specialist environment. Benefits (via Milk Education) • Competitive daily pay, • Fast and efficient registration process, • Flexible working patterns, • 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ Google & Facebook reviews, • Exclusive partnerships with SEND schools and trusts, • Free perks portal with a wide range of discounts, • Access to 1,000+ accredited and discounted CPD courses via Milk Academy, • Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources, • Free Educator Wellbeing eBook + wellbeing hub with CPD and fitness modules, • School Preparation Pack for new placements, • 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant, • Part of the UK’s only eco-friendly supply agency