Job Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistants - SEND Secondary Schools
Location: Multiple SEND Secondary Schools across Hillingdon & Harrow
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term / Supply Opportunities
Salary: Competitive PAYE Rates - Weekly Pay
Are you a passionate and experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Join Tradewind Recruitment, one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, as we support a network of fantastic SEND secondary schools seeking dedicated TAs for the new academic year.
About the Role:
As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students aged 11-18 with a range of needs including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing classroom support under the direction of the class teacher
- Working 1:1 or in small groups with students to meet their individual needs
- Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development
- Assisting with personal care (where appropriate)
- Helping to create an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment
What We're Looking For:
- Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Previous experience working with SEND learners - ideally in a secondary setting
- A proactive, caring, and patient approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing (training provided)
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
- PAYE only - no umbrella companies
- Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses via The National College
- Safeguarding and compliance support from experts in SEND
- Dedicated consultant who understands your professional goals
- Flexible and long-term roles available to suit your lifestyle
- Opportunities for professional growth in supportive school environments
Whether you're an experienced SEND TA or a newly qualified practitioner ready to take the next step, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Tradewind Recruitment and start making a difference this September.