Teaching Assistant

EduTalent Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Greater London is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible. You will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, working 1:1 or with small groups. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional needs. Competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development opportunities are available in this rewarding role.

Benefits

Immediate start available

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership and experienced SEN staff

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience is desirable but not essential).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Work 1:1 or with small groups to support learning, behaviour, and emotional development.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Patient, empathetic and resilient approach

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Job description

EduTalent is supporting a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Islington that is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible.

The school caters for children and young people across both primary and secondary age ranges, operating across two sites, and supports pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The school provides a structured, nurturing environment focused on meeting the individual needs of each learner.

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties

• Work 1:1 or with small groups to support learning, behaviour, and emotional development

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons

• Support pupils with personal development, independence, and social skills

• Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

• Follow individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience is desirable but not essential)

• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional needs

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Benefits

• Immediate start available

• 93 - 100 per day

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Supportive leadership and experienced SEN staff

• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience

• Rewarding role with the chance to make a real difference