Classroom Support Assistant

Job description

Classroom Support Assistant

Hackney, East London
Full-Time | Term Time Only
£2100-£2500 per month

Are you a patient, compassionate and enthusiastic individual with experience supporting children and young people with special educational needs?

We are recruiting for a Classroom Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Hackney , supporting pupils aged 4-19 with a range of complex needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and physical disabilities.

The school offers a highly specialist and nurturing environment, with a strong focus on communication, independence, sensory learning, life skills and preparing pupils for adulthood. Staff work closely with therapists and multidisciplinary teams to provide individualised support that enables every pupil to reach their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about specialist education and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs.

The Role

As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.

Support communication, social development and independence.

Deliver engaging sensory and personalised learning activities.

Assist pupils with physical disabilities, sensory needs and mobility requirements.

Support personal care, feeding and medical routines where required.

Follow EHCPs, learning plans and care plans.

Work closely with teachers, therapists and specialist professionals.

Monitor pupil engagement, wellbeing and progress.

Help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.

Previous experience within a school, care, healthcare or support setting.

A good understanding of autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.

Confidence supporting pupils who may require personal care.

A calm, patient and adaptable approach.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.

you do not need a teaching qualification. If you have experience working with children or young people with additional needs, either in education, care or support work, we would love to hear from you.

Why Apply?

Full-time, term-time only position.

ASAP start available.

Opportunity to work within a highly regarded speci...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English