SLD Teaching Assistant

SLD Teaching Assistant | Hounslow, West London| Immediate Start

Job Title:

SLD Teaching Assistant

Location:

Hounslow, West London

Start Date:

Immediate Start

Contract:

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am 3:30pm Salary: £90 £ 105 per day We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SLD Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and well-resourced Special School in Hounslow , supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated complex needs. This SLD Teaching Assistant is a highly rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about specialist education and inclusive practice within a nurturing and structured learning environment.

As a SLD Teaching Assistant, You will work closely with experienced SEN teachers and a multidisciplinary team to support pupils learning, communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing, helping them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support as an SLD Teaching Assistant , following individual EHCPs and personalised learning plans. Support pupils with communication needs using AAC approaches, including Makaton, visual timetables, symbols, and sensory cues . Assist in delivering differentiated learning activities focused on functional skills, independence, and life skills. Support pupils with sensory processing needs and emotional regulation , enabling positive engagement with learning.

Work collaboratively with class teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement consistent and effective SEN strategies. Help maintain a structured, calm, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes confidence, engagement, and wellbeing. Observe, monitor, and record pupil progress , contributing to reviews and multi-agency meetings where appropriate. Support pupils during transitions, routines, and unstructured times throughout the school day.

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience working with children or young people with SLD or complex SEND , ideally within a special school or specialist setting. A good understanding of severe learning difficulties, communication differences, and inclusive SEN practice . A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach, with the ability to respond positively to individual needs. Strong teamwork and communication skills , with confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, SEN, or a related field is desirable (but not essential). An up-to-date Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one). Ribbons & Reeves are Londons leading education recruiters, specialising in long-term and permanent roles across mainstream and specialist SEN schools. We are proud to support professionals who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with severe learning difficulties.

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