Sensory Support Teaching Assistant – Islington

Senovo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Senovo is seeking a Sensory Support Teaching Assistant for full-time contract work in Islington. The role focuses on pupils with autism and sensory-processing differences, helping them regulate, communicate and participate in lessons.

Candidates may use sensory circuits, visual timetables, low-arousal strategies and structured work systems under the guidance of teaching and therapy teams. QTS is not required.

Qualifications

• Recent school or specialist SEND experience preferred.
• A relevant TA or SEN qualification is desirable but not essential where practical experience is strong.
• QTS is not required.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils with autism and sensory-processing differences regulate, communicate and participate in lessons.
• Use sensory circuits, visual timetables, low-arousal approaches and structured work systems under the direction of teaching and therapy teams.

Skills

SEND experience

Education

TA or SEN qualification

Job description

Sensory Support Teaching Assistant – Islington

Islington, United Kingdom | Posted on 21/09/2026

Senovo is building a shortlist of Sensory Support Teaching Assistants for full-time contract assignments in Islington. The role involves helping pupils with autism and sensory-processing differences regulate, communicate and participate in lessons. You may use sensory circuits, visual timetables, low-arousal approaches and structured work systems under the direction of teaching and therapy teams. Recent school or specialist SEND experience is preferred. A relevant TA or SEN qualification is desirable but not essential where practical experience is strong; QTS is not required. Pay is £95–£120 per day PAYE. Right-to-work, references, safeguarding checks and an enhanced child-workforce DBS are required.