SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

Area: Hackney, East London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Part Time, Long Term

Salary: GBP14.25 - GBP16.80 per day depending on experience

Working hours: 08:30 - 16:00, Monday to Friday available

Brief description: SEN Teaching Assistant required for a secondary school in Hackney. Supporting students with communication and interaction needs, helping them access learning and achieve positive outcomes.

About the school: A good secondary school in Hackney with a supportive SEN department and inclusive approach to education. The school provides a positive environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally.

About the role: The successful candidate will work closely with students who have communication and interaction needs, including autism and speech and language difficulties. You will support learning in the classroom, promote engagement and help students build confidence and independence.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

Support students with SEN in lessons and around the school

Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities

Encourage positive behaviour and classroom participation

Build positive relationships with students and staff

Support students' academic, social and emotional development

Requirements -

The ideal candidate would have:

Experience working with children or young people with SEN

Knowledge of autism and communication and interaction needs

Strong communication and behaviour management skills

A calm, patient and adaptable approach

Experience in a secondary school setting is desirable

Right to work in the UK

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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