Description
SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary Provision (KS3 & KS4)
Location: Islington
Pay: £95 - £105 per day
Role: Full-Time - Monday - Friday - Term Time Only
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have experience working with autistic students or those with SEND and want to make a genuine difference every day?
We are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-resourced SEND secondary provision that is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This specialist setting provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally while building the confidence and skills needed for adulthood.
The school is purpose-built to support the needs of its learners and offers a range of excellent facilities, including:
• Spacious and well-equipped classrooms
• Small-group learning spaces
• Dedicated therapy and sensory rooms
• Relaxation and wellbeing areas
• Multi-purpose learning environments
• Sports and PE facilities
• Food Technology suites
• Science laboratories
• On-site dining facilities
The provision follows autism-friendly practices and uses a Positive Behaviour Support approach throughout the school. Staff work collaboratively to help students develop independence, emotional regulation, resilience, and positive relationships.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Provide academic, social, and emotional support to students with SEND.
• Support autistic learners using structured routines, visual aids, and personalised strategies.
• Deliver targeted interventions on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to meet individual learning needs.
About You
We are looking for candidates who:
• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Autism.
• Are patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Ideal Backgrounds
This opportunity would suit individuals with experience in:
• SEND schools
• Mainstream education settings
• Youth work
• Support work
• Care settings
• Residential services
• Psychology or Education graduates looking to gain practical SEND experience
Why Apply?
• Join a dedicated and supportive team.
• Gain valuable experience within a specialist secondary SEND setting.
• Work in a modern, well-resourced learning environment.
• Make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
• Opportunity for long-term and permanent positions.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to positively impact a young person's future, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity.
Location: Islington
Pay: £95 - £105 per day
Role: Full-Time - Monday - Friday - Term Time Only
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have experience working with autistic students or those with SEND and want to make a genuine difference every day?
We are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-resourced SEND secondary provision that is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This specialist setting provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally while building the confidence and skills needed for adulthood.
The school is purpose-built to support the needs of its learners and offers a range of excellent facilities, including:
• Spacious and well-equipped classrooms
• Small-group learning spaces
• Dedicated therapy and sensory rooms
• Relaxation and wellbeing areas
• Multi-purpose learning environments
• Sports and PE facilities
• Food Technology suites
• Science laboratories
• On-site dining facilities
The provision follows autism-friendly practices and uses a Positive Behaviour Support approach throughout the school. Staff work collaboratively to help students develop independence, emotional regulation, resilience, and positive relationships.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Provide academic, social, and emotional support to students with SEND.
• Support autistic learners using structured routines, visual aids, and personalised strategies.
• Deliver targeted interventions on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to meet individual learning needs.
About You
We are looking for candidates who:
• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Autism.
• Are patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Ideal Backgrounds
This opportunity would suit individuals with experience in:
• SEND schools
• Mainstream education settings
• Youth work
• Support work
• Care settings
• Residential services
• Psychology or Education graduates looking to gain practical SEND experience
Why Apply?
• Join a dedicated and supportive team.
• Gain valuable experience within a specialist secondary SEND setting.
• Work in a modern, well-resourced learning environment.
• Make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
• Opportunity for long-term and permanent positions.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to positively impact a young person's future, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity.