SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant | Secondary Schools | East London

£93 – £105 PAYE | Full Time | ASAP Start (Must be Available for September 2026)

Location: East London
Pay: £93-£105 per day (PAYE / Umbrella Options Available)
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (Monday-Friday, term-time only)

Join a supportive secondary school environment where your work supporting pupils with SEN will have a meaningful impact and help build strong foundations for a long-term career in education.

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work across secondary schools in East London, supporting pupils with additional needs, particularly Autism (ASD). This role is ideal for someone available to start immediately and able to commit to continuing into the September 2026 academic year.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, helping students access learning, manage behaviour, and develop key social and emotional skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 SEN support, with a focus on ASD
• Support pupils’ learning and engagement in the classroom
• Assist teachers with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social development
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

Requirements

• Minimum 3-6 months SEN experience in a UK school or similar setting
• ASD support experience essential
• Level 3 qualification or degree preferred
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• Available for an immediate start and to continue from September 2026

What’s On Offer

• £93-£105 per day PAYE
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Supportive and inclusive secondary school environments
• Training and development opportunities
• Ongoing recruitment support

Ideal for individuals considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, or SEN support.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send your CV or contact us to register your interest.

All applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS and provide satisfactory references from over the past two years.

Career Teachers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

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