SEND Teaching Assistant – College Setting | Redbridge
Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Redbridge
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £15.50 – £16.50 per hour (PAYE)
Schedule: Monday – Thursday

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream college in Redbridge, working within a well-established SEND Department.
This is a highly rewarding role supporting students with low-level Autism (ASD) who are working at a younger developmental level, across 8 small, supportive classes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting students with Autism (ASD) and additional needs including:

• ADHD
• Medical needs
• Challenging behaviour

• Providing 1:1 and small group support in the classroom
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and engagement
• Working closely with teachers and SEND specialists

What We’re Looking For
• Experience with SEND is essential, either from:
• A school or college setting (highly desirable)
• AND/ OR a care background, supporting young adults with SEND

Minimum qualifications:

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade A–C / 4–9 or equivalent)

You must be:

• Comfortable with personal care requirements
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Patient, resilient, and committed to supporting SEND learners

Important

This role involves hands-on support, including personal care and behaviour management.
Please only apply if you are fully comfortable with all aspects of the role. Candidates not aligned with these requirements will not be shortlisted.

Next Steps
Interviews taking place in the coming weeks – early applications are strongly encouraged!

Apply Now
If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling role where you can truly impact young lives, apply today to be considered for this opportunity.