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SEND Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 104 - 114 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Islington, London
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist School - Islington
Full Time | Term Time Only | September 2025 Start
£104 to £114 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)
Long Term Futures are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-resourced specialist school in Islington to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for the new academic year.
The school caters for children and young people with a wide range of needs, including autism, complex medical conditions, learning difficulties and sensory impairments. Many students require support with personal care, emotional regulation and tailored communication strategies.
You'll be joining a supportive staff team that works closely with therapy staff, class teachers and the SENCo to ensure every child receives the care and consistency they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with complex SEND needs
* Deliver personal care including toileting, changing, and feeding (training provided)
* Support communication using systems such as PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables
* Promote engagement and independence through sensory and structured learning
* Collaborate with therapy teams, teachers and families to implement EHCP goals
* Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Experience working with children or young people with complex needs in a school or care setting
* Willingness to carry out personal care tasks with sensitivity and professionalism
* A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting challenging behaviour or medical needs
* An understanding of SEN strategies, visual supports or sensory integration
* Background in special schools, care work or health and social care is highly desirable
Location and Transport - Islington, North London
* Close to Finsbury Park, Highbury & Islington and Caledonian Road stations
* Bus routes include: 19, 259, 393, 153, 43
* Easily accessible from Hackney, Camden and Haringey
Why Work with Long Term Futures
* Weekly pay - £104 to £114 per day
* Free CPD in personal care, manual handling, autism support and safeguarding
* Long-term and temp to perm placements only - no day-to-day supply
* Progression into HLTA, therapy support or specialist intervention roles
* Ongoing support from SEN-focused consultants
If you're passionate about inclusive education and want to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs, apply today with Long Term Futures.
Keywords: SEND TA, complex needs, personal care, autism, specialist school, Islington
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