Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant
Long-Term Role | Hackney | January Start**
Looking for a role where you can make a real impact each day? We’re working with a brilliant secondary SEND school in Hackney that’s searching for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team from January. If you’re calm, steady, and genuinely passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, this could be the perfect next step.
About the role
You’ll be joining a friendly, specialist team supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs, including autism, communication needs, physical disabilities, and social emotional challenges. No two days look the same, but you’ll always be part of a supportive, experienced staff who work closely together.
Your role will include:
1. Supporting pupils in small groups and 1:1 sessions
2. Helping to create structured, engaging learning routines
3. Using sensory strategies and communication tools
4. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams
5. Providing calm, consistent support during challenging moments
What the school is looking for
6. Experience working in SEND, ideally with secondary-aged pupils
7. A steady, reassuring approach and strong relationship-building skills
8. Someone who isn’t fazed by busy days or varied needs
9. A real team player who brings patience, humour, and kindness
10. Willingness to learn new strategies, including de-escalation and trauma-informed practice
What you’ll get with Protocol Education
11. Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella headaches
12. A dedicated consultant who actually knows Hackney’s schools
13. FREE access to our online CPD Academy
14. Thrive training opportunities to boost your skills and employability
15. A long-term placement where you can build strong relationships and make a lasting difference
If you’re ready to step into a role that genuinely changes lives, we’d love to hear from you. This January start is perfect for anyone wanting a fresh, meaningful new challenge.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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.
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