SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Career Teachers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established agency in the UK is seeking a kind-hearted and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, permanent role in East London starting September 2025. The position involves supporting students with various special educational needs, contributing to a nurturing educational experience within a supportive secondary school environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Professional support from experienced consultants

Opportunities for career progression

Free CPD training

125 referral bonus for successful recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEN is desirable.
• Training in PECS, Makaton, manual handling or hoisting is an advantage.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service is required or must be willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning and development with special educational needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and therapy teams.
• Contribute to a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Skills

Supporting pupils with additional needs

Adaptability

Motivation

Initiative

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - East London (Permanent)

Career Teachers is currently recruiting for a kind-hearted and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in East London. This is a full-time role starting in September 2025, working with students with a range of special educational needs across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Areas of focus may include:
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Sensory and/or Physical Needs

Specification

• Strong understanding of supporting pupils with additional needs
• Experience supporting young people with SEN (desirable)
• Training in PECS, Makaton, manual handling or hoisting (advantageous but not essential)
• Adaptable, motivated, and able to take initiative
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
• Must be UK-based and eligible to work in the UK

You will work closely with the class teacher and therapy teams to support students' learning and development, contributing to a nurturing and inclusive environment.

When you apply with Career Teachers, you get:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Professional support from experienced consultants
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free CPD training
• 125 referral bonus for successful recommendations

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply now.