SEN TA role

Career Teachers; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Teachers is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant in Hackney to support students with diverse needs. The role involves working collaboratively with teachers and therapy teams to enhance educational experiences for students facing challenges. Ideal candidates will possess adaptability and a willingness to learn while gaining valuable experience toward a career in special education.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Professional support from expert consultants

Free in-person CPD courses

Refer a friend scheme

Health & Wellbeing portal

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEN is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the requirement to support pupils with additional needs.
• Willingness to learn and participate in all tasks is vital.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the class teacher to support student learning.
• Provide individualized support for students with various needs.
• Assist in personal care and support during school activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Motivation

Initiative

Understanding of SEN

Education

Training in Special Needs or Healthcare

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Manual handling

Hoisting

Job description

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

SEN TA Role in Hackney

Several SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities in Hackney

Are you a kind-hearted SEN TA with the patience and creativity to be a successful SEN TA? Working within SEN is incredibly rewarding but requires out of the box thinkers who can see beyond the labels of disability and uncover each child’s potential and love for learning.

Within Schools, you will work with four broad categories of need: Communication and interaction, Cognition and learning, Social, emotional, and mental health difficulties and Sensory and/or physical needs. Education and training in Special Needs or Healthcare will be beneficial but not essential.

The SEN TA will work alongside the class teacher and therapy teams to ensure each child progresses towards their goals. As a SEN TA you will gain experience working with mild to severe learning difficulties, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, Autism, and complex medical needs.

This is a hands-on role which will personal care. A willingness to learn and participate in all tasks is vital. In addition to the teaching team, SEN Schools work closely with a medical team and a therapy team.

SEN TA play a vital role in individualising support where students may learn through a sensory approach, play and practical activities or through a more formal approach. SEN Schools aim to prepare young people for their adult lives whether in employment, supported living or social care.

This role would suit candidates looking to gain experience towards a career or further education and training in occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, SEN Teaching, and working in the disability sector.

The SEN TA will have:

* Strong understanding of the requirement to support pupils with additional needs
* Experience supporting young people with SEN would be advantageous
* Training in PECS, Makaton, manual handling, and hoisting (desired but not essential)
* Adaptability, be motivated and able to take initiative

About Us

Career Teachers provide a high-quality, personalised service by working in partnership with schools and Education professionals all over London and surrounding counties.

We ensure the highest levels of compliance are met and maintained, allowing us to work with some of the best Primary, Secondary and SEND Schools in London and the Home Counties.

Benefits of working with us

Your personal online lounge where you can update your availability for work
Competitive rates of pay
Professional support from our expert team of consultants
Continued support through all placements via a dedicated consultant
Free in person CPD courses.

Plus, recommend a friend who’s looking for a new teaching or support role and we will thank you with £125 for every Teacher and Teaching Assistant that registers and works for 10 days.

To find similar roles and register for more unrivalled teaching opportunities, apply now or visit Career Teachers.

INDLONTA

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Benefits of working with Career Teachers

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra – Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal.

These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

Important Notice : In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

– Attend an interview in person;

– Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

– Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.