Teaching Assistant
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Hackney, London |
| Area | East London, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £90 - £120 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | ANS/HACK/DAILY_1791812256 |
| Job Views | 13 |
- Description
Daily Supply SEN Teaching Assistant - Hackney
Pay: £90-£120 per dayHours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 - 16:30Contract: Full-time / Term Time onlyLocation: Hackney, East London
Are you a patient, compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work within a specialist SEN school?
We are currently recruiting Daily Supply SEN Teaching Assistants to work across specialist SEN provisions in Hackney. This flexible opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to choose their own working days while gaining valuable experience within highly regarded SEND settings.
These schools support children and young people with a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), speech and language needs, sensory processing difficulties and complex communication needs. They provide nurturing, inclusive environments where pupils are supported to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.
The Role
As a Daily Supply SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
- Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and independence.
- Assist with personalised learning activities both inside and outside the classroom.
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
- Support pupils with personal care where required.
- Follow EHCPs, behaviour support plans and care plans.
- Work closely with teachers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and other specialists.
- Help create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
- Support pupils with sensory regulation and communication strategies, including visual aids and alternative communication methods.
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience supporting children or young people with ASD, SLD, PMLD, SEMH or complex SEN.
- Experience within a school, SEN provision, care, healthcare, residential setting or support role.
- A good understanding of special educational needs and additional learning needs.
- A calm, patient and compassionate approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Confidence supporting pupils with varying levels of need.
- A valid Enhanced Child & Adult DBS.
Experience with Makaton, PECS, AAC, Moving & Handling, behaviour support strategies or sensory-based approaches would be highly advantageous.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible daily supply work.
- Choose when and where you work.
- Opportunities across specialist SEN schools in Hackney.
- Competitive daily rates.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- Valuable experience within a variety of SEND settings.
- Immediate starts available.
Apply Now
If you're a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible daily supply opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether your background is in education, healthcare, residential care, support work, youth work or SEN, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply today for Daily Supply SEN Teaching Assistant roles in Hackney.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
