Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Willesden

Full-time | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm | Primary school | Multiple positions available

SENDhelp is recruiting Complex Needs Teaching Assistants for a primary school in Willesden. You will support children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them access learning, communicate their needs and build confidence.

Experience working with pupils with SEN is essential.

These roles involve supporting children with needs including autism (ASD), ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and speech delay. If you enjoy getting to know how individual children learn and adapting your approach to help them succeed, this could be a rewarding next step.

About the role

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teaching staff to provide consistent support throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with classroom activities, adapting your approach to their individual needs.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to encourage participation and independence.

• Helping children manage transitions, follow routines and regulate their emotions.

• Supporting communication and social interaction with adults and other pupils.

• Responding calmly and consistently when children become overwhelmed or need additional support.

• Sharing observations with teaching staff to help monitor progress and identify difficulties.

What we are looking for

• Experience working with pupils with special educational needs.

• An understanding of how complex needs can affect learning, communication and behaviour.

• A patient, calm and consistent approach, including during challenging situations.

• The ability to build positive relationships with children and work closely with school staff.

• Availability to work Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.

There are multiple positions available in Willesden for this fantastic Complex Needs Teaching Assistant role. Apply with your up-to-date CV, highlighting your SEN experience and the needs you have supported.

Why work with SENDhelp?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE, with no umbrella company fees.

• Access to over 400 free online training courses through our Training Suite.

• A dedicated SEND consultant to support you throughout your placement.

• Guidance with registration, compliance and finding suitable school opportunities.

As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.

All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.

SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.