Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - ASAP Start - Hackney
Full Time | Long-Term | £100-£115 per day | KS1 & KS2 Support
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and nurturing Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to work across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in a supportive and inclusive primary school in Hackney.
You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider inclusion team to support pupils with additional learning needs through tailored 1:1 support, small-group interventions and classroom-based strategies focused on communication, emotional regulation and confidence building.
This is a long-term role for the full academic year, with a potential permanent contract after 16 weeks based on performance and school fit.
About the School
Highly inclusive primary school with strong SEND leadership
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Clear and consistent behaviour and mental health support systems
Excellent transport links, including nearby Overground and bus routes
What's on Offer
£100-£115 per day (PAYE through Long Term Futures)
Specialist SEN training and development opportunities, including:
Strategies for ASC, ADHD & SEMH
Speech & Language support training
Zones of Regulation & communication-based interventions
Trauma-informed, de-escalation and nurture-based approaches
Ongoing coaching from experienced SEN practitioners
Full-year continuity with potential permanent progression
Join a school that invests time, support and mentoring
Experience & Personality Fit
We would love to hear from people who are:
Patient, calm, adaptable and resilient
Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils
Passionate about inclusive education and child development
Willing to learn, grow and apply new approaches
We welcome applications from candidates with degrees or backgrounds in psychology, speech and language, youth work, mental health, or other related fields relevant to SEN roles