SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD/SEMH) — Jan Start in Camden

Academics Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Camden is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a school focused on pupils with ASD and SEMH. You will work with pupils aged 11–16, starting January 2027, five days a week (term-time only) in a supportive, inclusive setting.

The role is paid at £100–£110 per day PAYE, with a one-year contract from January 2027 and potential extension, offering a valuable chance to apply practical youth-work or sports coaching experience in education.

Qualifications

• Experience or voluntary work in SEN, esp. autism and/or SEMH
• Psychology or education/SEN-related degree desirable
• Sports coaching or coaching children’s clubs, youth work experience relevant
• Experience in mental health charities is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASD and SEMH
• Work with pupils aged 11-16 in Camden
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment and support learning

Skills

Sports coach

Youth work

Mental health awareness

Education

Psychology degree

Education or SEN related degree

Job description

Academics Ltd in Camden is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a school focused on pupils with ASD and SEMH. You will work with pupils aged 11–16, starting January 2027, five days a week (term-time only) in a supportive, inclusive setting.

The role is paid at £100–£110 per day PAYE, with a one-year contract from January 2027 and potential extension, offering a valuable chance to apply practical youth-work or sports coaching experience in education.