📍 Hackney | 🗓️ Start ASAP | 💷 Up to £160/day | 🕘 Full Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Are you calm, resilient, and passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives?
A vibrant and inclusive Secondary School in Hackney is looking for a Teaching Assistant to start ASAP. This is a long-term opportunity supporting students with a range of needs including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).
The Role:
- 1:1 & Group Interventions – Support students with ASC, SLCN, and MLD to access learning through tailored, differentiated approaches.
- Emotional Regulation & Behaviour Support – Use de-escalation strategies to create a calm, safe environment for students with SEMH needs.
- Team Collaboration – Work with staff and professionals to implement behaviour plans.
- Track Progress – Monitor and adapt interventions as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, especially SEMH, ASC, SLCN, or MLD.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Patient & Empathetic Nature – Resilience in the face of challenging behaviour and a compassionate mindset.
- Team player with a willingness to contribute to a positive school culture
Desirable:
- Team Teach / Physical Intervention training
- Understanding of common SEN strategies, particularly for ASC, SEMH, and SLCN
- Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, or Teaching Assistant
Entry Requirements: Previous in-school experience essential. QTS is a bonus but not required. Strong spoken and written English.
Interviews and trials ongoing – apply now!