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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 06 March 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Negotiable
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 April 2026
Location: Hackney, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 205325

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - Hackney
Start: ASAP | Mainstream Primary with Specialist SEND Provision

Are you a caring, patient, and skilled SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day?

We're working with a large, inclusive primary school in Hackney seeking a dedicated SEN TA to join their specialist SEND provision. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, well-resourced environment where inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and personalised learning are a genuine priority.

The school supports pupils with complex needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech & language difficulties, sensory needs, and global developmental delay. Many children follow personalised learning programmes and thrive with structured routines and therapeutic support. You'll be joining a strong, collaborative SEND team, where your skills and dedication are valued and your contribution truly makes a difference.
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Providing 1:1 and small group support in the specialist SEND provision


Providing 1:1 and small group support in the specialist SEND provision
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Helping pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning


Helping pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
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Following personalised support plans and EHCP targets


Following personalised support plans and EHCP targets
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Supporting personal care where required (toileting, feeding, etc.)


Supporting personal care where required (toileting, feeding, etc.)
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Working closely with class teachers, SENCO, and external professionals


Working closely with class teachers, SENCO, and external professionals
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Creating a calm, structured, and positive learning environment


Creating a calm, structured, and positive learning environment
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Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development


Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
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Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, or complex learning needs


Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, or complex learning needs
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Calm, patient, resilient, with strong behaviour management skills


Calm, patient, resilient, with strong behaviour management skills
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Confident working with non-verbal or limited-communication pupils


Confident working with non-verbal or limited-communication pupils
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Comfortable supporting personal care needs


Comfortable supporting personal care needs
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Strong team player who values consistency and collaboration


Strong team player who values consistency and collaboration
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)


Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)

Both experienced SEN TAs and confident mainstream TAs looking to move into a specialist environment are welcome to apply.
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Competitive daily pay (paid weekly)


Competitive daily pay (paid weekly)
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Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement


Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement
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Immediate start


Immediate start
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Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements


Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements
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The chance to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing, inclusive school


The chance to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing, inclusive school

If you're passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive, this role is perfect for you.

Apply today or get in touch to discuss the role further - we'd love to hear from you.

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