Details:
- Salary: £105 - 120 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Hackney London
- Date: 22 hours ago
Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant
Mainstream Secondary School |Hackney, London
September 2026 Start | Full-Time
Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join the supportive SEND team, an Outstanding secondary school and sixth form located in Hackney. The school is recognised for its high academic standards, inclusive ethos, exceptional pastoral support and commitment to helping every student reach their full potential.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with students across Key Stages 3 to 5, supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.
About the School
A Boys' School is an Outstanding 11-18 secondary school and sixth form, serving over 1,100 students in a diverse and vibrant London community. The school is known for its ambitious curriculum, excellent behaviour standards, strong pastoral care and commitment to student success. Ofsted judged the school Outstanding across all inspected areas, including Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Sixth Form Provision.
The Role
Provide tailored support to students with SEND across KS3, KS4 and KS5
Work with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Support pupils with needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and moderate learning difficulties
Assist teachers in delivering inclusive and engaging lessons
Promote positive behaviour, engagement and progress
Build strong relationships with students, staff and families
Contribute to a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environmentRequirements -
The ideal candidate would have:
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A patient, proactive and supportive approach
The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Experience within a secondary school setting, desirable but not essential
A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people