SEN Teaching Assistant Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only Location: Harrow, HA2 Start Date: ASAP UES1 About the Role We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary SEN school in Harrow, supporting children aged 4–11 with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and additional communication, social, emotional and sensory needs. The school provides a welcoming, nurturing and highly inclusive learning environment, with small class sizes and a strong focus on academic progress, communication, independence and personal development. You will work closely with experienced teachers and support staff to deliver engaging, differentiated learning activities, helping pupils develop their confidence, social skills and ability to access the curriculum. Key Responsibilities * Provide 1:1 and small-group support to primary-aged pupils with MLD * Support differentiated learning across the primary curriculum * Assist with English, Maths and other classroom activities * Support speech, language, communication and social development * Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships * Use visual timetables, structured routines and communication strategies * Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour * Follow individual EHCP targets and personalised learning plans * Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team What We’re Looking For Essential: * Previous experience supporting children with SEN or additional learning needs * Experience supporting MLD, ASD or communication difficulties * Patient, caring and enthusiastic approach * Confidence supporting primary-aged pupils * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * Ability to support academic and social development * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service * Right to Work in the UK Desirable: * Previous experience within a specialist primary SEN school * Experience supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 * Knowledge of Makaton, PECS or alternative communication methods * Experience using visual timetables, social stories or structured learning approaches * Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning What This Role Offers * ASAP start * Full-time, Monday – Friday position * Specialist primary SEN school environment * Small class sizes and personalised learning * Supportive and experienced teaching team * Opportunity to develop specialist MLD experience * Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work