Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision (New School Opening)

Ealing, West London
Start Dates: After Easter or September
Full-Time | Long-Term | Term Time Only

Are you a Teaching Assistant looking to work in a specialist SEN environment?
Would you like to be part of an exciting new school opening where you can help shape provision from day one?
Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and complex behaviours?

KPi Education is supporting the recruitment of Teaching Assistants for a brand-new SEN provision opening in Ealing this September.

This is a unique opportunity to join a school at its foundation stage and contribute to building a calm, structured, and therapeutic learning environment.

Start Dates & Induction

• The school will be open after Easter, allowing Teaching Assistants to start earlier to support setup, routines, and pupil integration
• Teaching Assistants starting in September will complete a two-week induction during the final two weeks of the summer term, ensuring a confident and well-supported start

About the Role – SEN Teaching Assistant

You will support pupils in small classes, working alongside teachers and specialist staff to meet a wide range of SEN needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with EHCPs
• Supporting children with Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD, and trauma-related needs
• Assisting with lesson delivery and adapting learning activities
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement
• Helping pupils access the curriculum and develop independence
• Supporting transitions, routines, and structured activities
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists

The Provision

• A new specialist SEN school in Ealing, West London
• Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
• Strong therapeutic and pastoral focus
• Excellent support, training, and progression opportunities

Person Specification

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children or young people (school, SEN, youth work, care, or similar)
• Are calm, patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Have a genuine interest in SEN, mental health, or therapeutic education
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Are reliable, reflective, and eager to learn
• Graduates in Psychology, Education, Criminology, or related fields are highly encouraged to apply

Why Work Through KPi Education?

• Access to long-term roles in specialist SEN provisions
• Supportive recruitment process with a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to be involved from the opening of a new school
• Strong experience for future careers in teaching, psychology, therapy, or youth work

Apply Now

If you’re a motivated Teaching Assistant looking to work in a specialist SEN setting and be part of a new school launch in Ealing, apply today through KPi Education to be considered.

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