Special Needs Assistant. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking enthusiastic candidates for full-time Special Needs Assistant roles in North London, starting December 2025 or January 2026. These roles require excellent numeracy and literacy skills and a relevant qualification like CACHE Level 3 or a university degree. Ideal for those planning further training, such as PGCE, this position offers competitive pay and regular training, contributing to the support of children with special educational needs in various school settings.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Regular training

Support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Experience in dance, drama, sports, youth work, or arts is advantageous.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential.
• Ideal for individuals keen on teacher training like PGCE or Teach First.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in various settings.
• Engage with students in both primary and secondary schools.
• Assist in promoting children's welfare and development.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Education

CACHE Level 3 qualification

University degree

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.