SEN Teaching Assistant – North Hackney, North London

Location: North Hackney North London
Contract Type: Daily Supply / Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm / Permanent
Pay: Competitive daily rates dependent on experience
Employer: Leading Education Recruitment Agency

A Leading Education Recruitment Agency is currently working in partnership with a number of inclusive mainstream schools and specialist SEN provisions in North Hackney to recruit committed and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants. These schools support pupils from diverse backgrounds and place a strong emphasis on inclusion wellbeing and positive relationships.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in North Hackney you will support pupils who experience barriers to learning due to Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) SEMH ADHD speech and language needs learning difficulties or sensory processing challenges. Many pupils require consistent adult support clear routines and emotional reassurance to thrive in the classroom.

You may be required to work 1:1 with a specific pupil support small intervention groups or provide flexible classroom support. Some roles may involve supporting pupils during unstructured times such as lunch transitions between lessons or movement around the school site.

Your role will be central to helping pupils feel safe understood and supported enabling them to engage positively with learning and school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored SEN support in line with EHCPs and individual support plans

• Support pupils with emotional regulation behaviour and social interaction

• Assist teachers with differentiated lesson delivery and learning activities

• Promote independence confidence and positive self-esteem

• Support pupils during transitions and sensory regulation activities

• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to teaching staff and SENCOs

• Maintain accurate records relating to behaviour progress and safeguarding

• Follow school policies safeguarding procedures and inclusion frameworks

About the Schools

Schools in North Hackney are known for their inclusive ethos and strong community focus. SEN Teaching Assistants are valued as key members of staff and are supported by experienced SENCOs pastoral teams and leadership staff. Many placements offer long-term stability and opportunities to progress into permanent roles.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN

• Calm patient and emotionally intelligent approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively

• A genuine passion for inclusive education

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

Why Work With a Leading Education Recruitment Agency

• Access to a wide range of SEN roles across North Hackney

• Flexible working options

• Competitive pay with weekly payroll

• SEN-focused CPD and safeguarding training

• Dedicated consultants with SEN expertise

• Clear pathways to long-term and permanent employment

This role is ideal for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants graduates considering careers in education or psychology or individuals with backgrounds in care or youth work.