Location
Cowley, Uxbridge

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£30,240 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom? We’re looking for dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team in January 2026! You will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and provide in-class support for individual students and small groups. Your role will involve creating a fun, positive, and inclusive learning environment as well as developing and implementing bespoke interventions for students in partnership with teaching staff.

Mapesbury School is a Special Educational Needs school in Cricklewood, Brent, supporting children aged 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in mainstream or specialist settings. The school offers an integrated therapeutic approach to education. Pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and may display traits of Autism and associated conditions.

Mapesbury School is part of Kedleston Group, which specialises in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. We are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits
Access to health and well-being programmes including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme
Generous life cover

Experience
Experience working with SEN children in an educational setting is required.

About you
You are a team player who will uphold the mission, values, and goals of Mapesbury School. You have a can-do attitude, great communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for education and helping students thrive.

Qualifications
Qualifications are not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and a commitment to supporting children with special educational needs are essential.