SEND Teaching Assistant

Principal Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,295 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Principal Education is recruiting two Female SEND Teaching Assistants in East London to support students with additional needs from September 2026. This full-time long-term position offers daily pay of £110–£120 (Umbrella).

You will work with the SEND team to help students access learning, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes. The ideal candidate will hold a Degree, have SEND experience, be comfortable with personal care, and demonstrate strong communication and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Degree (essential).
• Previous experience supporting children or young people, ideally within a SEND setting.
• Confidence providing personal and intimate care.
• Manual handling training or relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• A calm, caring and professional approach.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support within the classroom.
• Support students with personal and intimate care where required.
• Assist with manual handling and mobility support.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Support students' social, emotional and academic development.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other staff to deliver individual support plans.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Safeguarding

Education

Degree

Job description

Female SEND Teaching Assistant (2 Positions)

Location: East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term (Ongoing)
Pay Rate: £110 £120 per day (Umbrella)

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in East London is seeking two dedicated Female SEND Teaching Assistants to join its supportive SEND department from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate, patient and proactive individuals who are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and making a meaningful impact on their education and wellbeing.

The Role

Working alongside teachers and the SEND team, you will provide high-quality support to students with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support within the classroom.
• Supporting students with personal and intimate care where required.
• Assisting with manual handling and mobility support.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Supporting students' social, emotional and academic development.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff to deliver individual support plans.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants must have:

• Degree (essential).
• Previous experience supporting children or young people, ideally within a SEND setting.
• Confidence providing personal and intimate care.
• Manual handling training or relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• A calm, caring and professional approach.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Why Apply?

• Long-term opportunity with an excellent secondary school.
• Supportive SEND team and leadership.
• Rewarding role making a real difference to students' lives.
• Competitive £110 £120 per day (Umbrella).

EEO Statement

Please note: Due to the personal care requirements of the students, this position is open to female applicants only, in accordance with the occupational requirement provisions of the Equality Act 2010.