Are you an Aspiring Nurse looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs?Do you want to build valuable healthcare experience before progressing into nursing or medical training?
Role: Aspiring Nurse - SEN Teaching AssistantPay: £90 - £105 per dayContract: Full-time | Monday - Friday | Term Time OnlyLength: Temp to Perm - Remainder of Academic YearStart Date: 13/04/26Applications Close: 07/04/26Location: Islington
We are recruiting a dedicated Aspiring Nurse to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist Special School based in Islington.
This role is ideal for someone considering a future career in nursing, healthcare, paediatric care, or mental health support. You will gain practical experience supporting children with complex additional needs in a structured and supportive environment.
The school supports pupils with conditions such as ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs. You will work closely with experienced teachers, SEN professionals and external specialists while developing key skills relevant to healthcare and nursing pathways.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
* Supporting small groups with learning and engagement
* Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
* Helping pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour support
* Monitoring and recording pupil progress
* Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured times
Ideal Candidate
* Aspiring Nurse or graduate interested in healthcare
* Passionate about supporting children with SEN
* Patient, empathetic and resilient
* Experience in a school, care, support or youth setting (desirable)
* Able to commit to a full-time role in Islington
What's in it for you
* Hands-on experience in a Special School setting
* Exposure to SEN, behaviour support and specialist interventions
* Excellent experience for future nursing or healthcare training
* Supportive school environment with ongoing training opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful experience supporting children while preparing for a future career in healthcare or nursing.
If you are an Aspiring Nurse ready to gain practical experience in a Special School in Islington, apply today.