SEN Teaching Assistant for SEND Unit

Philosophy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment firm is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Hackney. This full-time role involves supporting autistic children and fostering their development in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate should have previous experience with SEND and be available for an immediate start until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting students with SEND, ideally in a similar setting.
• Availability to start immediately and commit through to July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ communication and development in a nurturing environment.
• Work within a high-needs Key Stage 1 provision.

Skills

Proactive and able to use initiative

Compassionate and patient

Collaborative

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Primary School – Specialist SEND Unit
Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Ongoing until July 2026

A welcoming one-form-entry primary school in Hackney is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist SEND unit. This is a full-time role with an immediate start, continuing until the end of the 2025–2026 academic year.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working within a high-needs Key Stage 1 provision that supports seven pre-verbal autistic children with complex needs. The role involves working collaboratively with a dedicated team of four adults in a secure, structured environment.

Daily activities are centred around sensory-based interventions such as Attention Bucket sessions, circle time, and both indoor and outdoor play. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils’ communication and development in a nurturing and purposeful setting.

The School is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who is:

• Proactive and able to use their initiative
• Compassionate and patient, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Curious and collaborative—willing to ask questions, learn, and contribute meaningfully to the team

The School

This vibrant and inclusive primary school is located in Hackney and benefits from excellent transport links. The school serves a culturally and ethnically diverse community and prides itself on creating a learning environment where every child is known, valued, and respected.

The leadership team is experienced and supportive, fostering high expectations and a strong sense of community. Staff are encouraged to grow professionally, with excellent opportunities for ongoing training and career development.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting students with SEND, ideally in a similar setting
• Availability to start immediately and commit through to July 2026

To apply

To apply: Please send an up-to-date CV as soon as possible if you are interested in this role.

We have a policy 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. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.