SEN Teaching Assistant
CV-LibraryHackney, LondoncontractPosted: 9 July 2026
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Full-Time | September Start | Hackney
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference to a child's education?
A welcoming secondary school in Hackney is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide full-time 1:1 support for a student with complex physical and medical needs.
This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, caring and confident supporting children with high levels of need.
The Role
Working Monday to Friday (8:00am-3:30pm), you will provide full wraparound support throughout the school day, including:
Supporting the student with arrival and departure from school
Assisting with all aspects of personal care and toileting
Supporting with feeding during lunch and breaktimes
Supervising meals in a separate room due to severe allergies
Monitoring the student's wellbeing throughout the day
Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals
Helping the student access learning across the curriculum
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
Confidence assisting with personal care
A calm, nurturing and professional approach
Excellent communication skills
The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Reliability and commitment to a full-time roleExperience supporting students with complex medical needs, autism, physical disabilities or profound learning difficulties would be highly advantageous.
We Offer
Competitive daily pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities for continued professional development
A welcoming and supportive secondary school
Potential for a long-term placementIf you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today
Full-Time | September Start | Hackney
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference to a child's education?
A welcoming secondary school in Hackney is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide full-time 1:1 support for a student with complex physical and medical needs.
This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, caring and confident supporting children with high levels of need.
The Role
Working Monday to Friday (8:00am-3:30pm), you will provide full wraparound support throughout the school day, including:
Supporting the student with arrival and departure from school
Assisting with all aspects of personal care and toileting
Supporting with feeding during lunch and breaktimes
Supervising meals in a separate room due to severe allergies
Monitoring the student's wellbeing throughout the day
Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals
Helping the student access learning across the curriculum
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
Confidence assisting with personal care
A calm, nurturing and professional approach
Excellent communication skills
The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Reliability and commitment to a full-time roleExperience supporting students with complex medical needs, autism, physical disabilities or profound learning difficulties would be highly advantageous.
We Offer
Competitive daily pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities for continued professional development
A welcoming and supportive secondary school
Potential for a long-term placementIf you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today