Urgent & September 2025 Roles: SEN Teaching Assistants – North & East London Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants for immediate starts and September 2025 positions across: North London: Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden, Islington East London: Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Havering Whether you're an experienced SEN TA or looking to start your career in special educational needs, we have full-time opportunities in mainstream schools with SEN provisions, specialist schools, and alternative provisions. The Role: Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of SEN needs, including: Autism (ASD) ADHD Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD) Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH) Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) Physical Disabilities (PD) Sensory Processing Disorders Assist with personal care (experience is a plus, but not essential). Support teachers in implementing EHCPs and individualised learning plans. Help create a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment. What We’re Looking For: ✅ A passion for supporting children with SEN – experience in schools, care settings, or personal background is valued. ✅ Patience, empathy, and resilience – every day brings new challenges and rewards in SEN. ✅ Personal care experience (desirable but not mandatory). ✅ Team players who can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. Why Join Teaching Personnel? FREE Thrive training – gain expertise in trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches. Career development – many of our TAs progress to HLTA, SENCO, or teacher training. Competitive pay – £85-£100 per day (depending on experience). Varied roles – work in mainstream, specialist schools, or PRUs across North & East London. Flexible start dates – roles available now or September 2025. No prior school experience? We welcome graduates, care workers, and aspiring psychologists – if you’re eager to make a difference, we’ll support your journey! Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo thorough background checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website