Job type
TemporaryLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Teaching AssistantIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£90 - £110 per day
SEN specialist Teaching Assistant job in London
Your new company
HAYS Education is working in partnership with a thriving and inclusive secondary school in London to recruit a passionate and experienced SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities—ensuring they are fully included, engaged, and able to make strong progress both academically and socially.
Your new role
- Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for students with SEND, including those with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties.
- Assist the classroom teacher in planning and delivering differentiated learning activities.
- Help create supportive, structured learning environments that promote independence and confidence.
- Implement personalised strategies and interventions based on EHCP targets.
- Work effectively with the SENCO, teaching staff, and external professionals to ensure students receive consistent, high‑quality support.
- Contribute to progress monitoring and provide feedback on student development.
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience supporting young people with SEND in a secondary school or similar setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour‑support strategies.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach when working with students.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
- Relevant training (e.g., Team Teach, Autism Awareness, SEMH) is desirable.
What you'll get in return
- A supportive SEN team and strong leadership committed to inclusion.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Welcoming, positive staff culture.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
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.