Ready for your next challenge in education?
Are you a passionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant with experience in secondary settings?
Can you provide tailored 1:1 support for pupils both in and outside of the classroom? Are you confident supporting learners with a range of needs, including ASD, SEMH, or MLD? Have you worked collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, or external agencies? Are you skilled at adapting resources and building trust with hard-to-reach pupils? Do you have a calm, flexible approach and a genuine desire to make a difference?
If you're nodding yes-we want to hear from you!
Job Details
Location: Islington, North London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: Up to £115 per day (based on experience)
School
This welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Islington is committed to supporting students with a range of special educational needs, including ASD, SEMH, and learning difficulties. With a strong focus on personalised learning and emotional development, the school offers a collaborative environment where staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Role
We're seeking a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team. You'll work closely with teachers and the SENCO to support students across KS3 and KS4, providing tailored academic and emotional support both in and out of the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with EHCPs
- Assist in adapting learning materials to suit individual needs
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement
- Support pupils with social, emotional, and sensory needs
- Collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals
Candidate
- Experience supporting students with SEND in a secondary setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for inclusion
- Willingness to learn and take direction from SEN specialists
- A background in psychology, education, or youth work is a plus
Benefits
- Valuable experience in the SEN sector
- Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative school culture
- The chance to make a lasting difference in young people's live
We Offer:
- Competitive rates paid weekly
- A personalised approach that matches you with the right role
- Flexible options: daily, short-term, long-term, contract, or permanent
- Exposure to diverse school environments to enrich your career
- Practical support with paperwork, payroll, and career development
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.
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