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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted January 18, 2026
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We are currently recruiting Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work on a full-time and part-time basis, supporting students with SEND needs in EYFS and Primary Schools. Opportunities involve supporting children and young people with a range of learning and development needs including Autism, PMLD and Behavioural Needs (SEMH).

Job Responsibility

  • Supporting students with SEND needs across a range of learning and development activities
  • Building relationships quickly
  • Establishing routines with a consistent approach
  • Communicating clearly in suitable ways
  • Integrating pupil’s interests
  • Providing personal care support including feeding and physical support
  • Supporting developmental activities
  • Supporting students to develop day to day and academic skills
  • Building students' self-esteem and helping regulate emotions

Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS certificate to work with children
  • 2 references covering the past two years
  • Caring, dedicated and professional approach to working with young children with special educational needs

Nice to have

  • Understanding of SEN
  • Experience supporting children or adults in a care setting
  • Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Healthcare/social care worker, Youth worker, or Community support worker

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