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 Assistant
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Contract: Full-time | Monday - Friday | Term Time Only
Length: Temp to Perm - Remainder of Academic Year
Start Date: 13/04/26
Applications Close: 07/04/26
Location: 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 timesIdeal 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 IslingtonWhat'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 opportunitiesThis 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