SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 3 & Year 5

Location: Hackney (Commutable from Stoke Newington, Dalston, Clapton, Highbury, Finsbury Park)
Pay: £95- £110 per day
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, full academic year

We are working with a highly regarded and inclusive primary school in Hackney seeking two experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team from September. These full-time positions will support pupils with additional needs in Year 3 and Year 5, with a focus on tailored support strategies inside and outside the classroom.

The school is known for its child-centred approach and its welcoming, creative ethos. Both roles are ideal for candidates with a strong background in SEN who are passionate about helping pupils thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

About the Roles:

• Year 5 SEN TA: Focus on supporting pupils with behavioural and attention-related needs in class and during transitions.
• Year 3 SEN TA: Supporting children with communication and interaction difficulties through consistent 1:1 and small group support.
• Implementing SEN strategies such as visual aids, structured routines, and personalised prompts
• Offering behaviour management support in line with the school's positive reinforcement approach
• Delivering small group instruction and 1:1 academic interventions
• Supporting class routines, lesson planning and progress monitoring
• Working closely with class teachers and the SENCO

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A solid understanding of supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH needs
• Experience adapting learning tasks and using SEN teaching strategies
• Excellent communication skills and a patient, firm but fair approach
• A proactive and flexible mindset suited to a fast-paced KS2 environment

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Ongoing access to training and career development
• A long-term placement in a supportive and inclusive school
• Weekly pay with no umbrella companies
• A personal consultant who understands your career goals

Not the right role for you? Contact Hugh at Long Term Futures to hear about similar SEN Teaching Assistant vacancies across London.