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SEN Teaching Assistant in SEN Unit
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 90 - 120 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Hackney, London
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Primary School – Specialist SEND Unit
Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Ongoing until July 2026
A welcoming one-form-entry primary school in Hackney is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist SEND unit. This is a full-time role with an immediate start, continuing until the end of the 2025–2026 academic year.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working within a high-needs Key Stage 1 provision that supports seven pre-verbal autistic children with complex needs. The role involves working collaboratively with a dedicated team of four adults in a secure, structured environment.
Daily activities are centred around sensory-based interventions such as Attention Bucket sessions, circle time, and both indoor and outdoor play. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils’ communication and development in a nurturing and purposeful setting.
The school is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who is:
Proactive and able to use their initiative
Compassionate and patient, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues
Curious and collaborative—willing to ask questions, learn, and contribute meaningfully to the teamThe School
This vibrant and inclusive primary school is located in Hackney and benefits from excellent transport links. The school serves a culturally and ethnically diverse community and prides itself on creating a learning environment where every child is known, valued, and respected.
The leadership team is experienced and supportive, fostering high expectations and a strong sense of community. Staff are encouraged to grow professionally, with excellent opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
Requirements
Previous experience supporting students with SEND, ideally in a similar setting
Availability to start immediately and commit through to July 2026To apply:
Please send an up-to-date CV as soon as possible if you are interested in this role.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clientsBefore You Apply
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