Job type
TemporaryLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Teaching AssistantIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£95-£120 per day
SEND Teaching Assistant | Secondary School Job | London | HAYS Education
Your new company
Hays Education is working in partnership with a number of inclusive and supportive secondary schools across London. Due to increasing demand for specialist support, we are seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with ADHD and/or Autism (ASD).
Your new role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with additional needs to access the curriculum and thrive within a secondary school environment.
This role will involve both 1:1 support and working with small groups, helping students manage their learning, behaviour, and emotional needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students with ADHD and/or ASD in lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Implementing strategies to support attention, engagement, and emotional regulation
- Assisting with differentiated learning activities tailored to individual needs
- Supporting behaviour management using positive and consistent approaches
- Promoting a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to support student progress
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have experience supporting young people with ADHD and/or Autism (ASD)
- Be patient, resilient, and empathetic in your approach
- Demonstrate strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
- Have excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Be adaptable and confident working in a secondary school setting
- Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check
Experience in schools, youth work, care settings, or psychology-related roles is highly desirable.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Opportunities to work in a variety of supportive secondary schools across London
- Long-term roles with potential for permanent positions
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant
- Access to CPD and SEND-focused training
- Valuable experience for careers in teaching, psychology, or pastoral support
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
