SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary SEND School

Harrow, North West London Start Date: ASAP Contract: Until July (with strong potential to continue into the new academic year)

SANZA Teaching Agency is recruiting an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a highly regarded secondary SEND school in Harrow, North West London. This is a full-time role starting as soon as possible, supporting a student with complex special educational needs in a specialist secondary setting.

This popular SEND school has an excellent reputation for inclusive practice, staff support and high-quality provision for students with a range of additional needs.

About the Role - SEND Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 11 female student with a combination of learning needs, behavioural needs and epilepsy, including managing frequent seizures. This role requires a calm, confident and experienced practitioner who can provide consistent support throughout the school day.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group SEND support within the classroom

Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies

Responding appropriately to medical needs and seizures

Working calmly and reassuringly during challenging situations

Collaborating closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and support staff

Promoting independence, safety and inclusion within a secondary SEND environment

The Ideal Candidate

This role is suited to a SEND Teaching Assistant who:

Has proven experience supporting students with complex needs, ideally in a secondary SEND school or specialist provision

Is confident managing behaviour using positive and trauma-informed approaches

Holds a current First Aid qualification (essential due to epilepsy support)

Is calm, patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent

Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive education

Is available to start ASAP

What the School Offers

A position in a well-established and highly respected secondary SEND school

A modern, well-resourced learning environment

A supportive and experienced SEND team

A thorough handover from the current post holder

Employment until the end of the academic year, with a strong likelihood of extension into the next academic year

Apply Now

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a secondary SEND school in Harrow, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

To apply, please send your CV to