Special Needs Assistant

TimePlan Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking enthusiastic candidates for full-time Special Needs Assistant roles in North London starting in December 2025 or January 2026. While experience with children isn't essential, relevant skills in dance, drama, or youth work are beneficial. Candidates should have a special needs qualification or degree. The role offers competitive pay, regular training, and the opportunity to gain experience for future teacher training. Apply now for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Regular training

Competitive pay

Support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is not essential but relevant experience in dance, drama, sports, or youth work is advantageous.
• You should hold either a relevant special needs assistant qualification or a university degree.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children or adults with SEN.
• Assist teachers in educational settings.
• Undertake teacher training in the future.

Job description

Special Needs Assistant- North London

TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time special needs assistant roles in several excellent schools in north London. These rewarding and varied full-time special needs assistant roles will start in December 2025 or January 2026.

• Previous experience working with children is not essential for the special needs assistant roles in north London, although other relevant experience (for example in dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• You should hold either a relevant special needs assistant qualification (such as a CACHE Level 3) or a university degree (although this does not necessarily need to relate to childcare or education). Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified special needs assistants are available in both primary and secondary settings in north London.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for special needs assistant roles in north London.
• Special needs assistant roles in north London schools would particularly suit individuals who are keen to undertake teacher training in the future, such as a PGCE or Teach First, looking for special needs assistant experience over the next academic year.
• TimePlan Education offers a number of benefits, including regular training, competitive pay and support throughout your placement.
• If you are interested in a special needs assistant role in north London with a December 2025 or January 2026 start, please apply today.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.