SEND Teaching Assistant

Job: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Sixth Form College, near Victoria station, central London

Actual Annual Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 (actual)

Contract: Permanent, full-time, term time only, Monday to Friday 8:45am to 4:45pm

Benefits: Excellent benefits, please see below

Start date: November 2026

Aston Education is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant (SEND TA) to join this Sixth Form College near Victoria station in Central London. Their Ofsted is Good with Outstanding features.

As a SEND TA, you will work closely with 16-19-year-old students who require additional support to reach their full potential.

The SEND Teaching Assistant job

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to create a positive and inclusive learning environment while providing one-on-one or small group support to students with SEND.

You'll assist in developing and implementing EHCP/LP, ensuring students receive the appropriate support and interventions. You'll work as part of the SEND safeguarding team.

You will assist with classroom activities, monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with other professionals. You'll also support students in exams as a reader or scribe.

Qualifications & Experience required include:

Experience working with students with specific learning difficulties (e.g., ASC, dyslexia, ADHD) or disabilities
Experience supporting learners in a further education/sixth form setting
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above
Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent)  
Training related to SEN
Degree or HE qualification in Computer Science or Maths is desirable 
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

The College

The College's aim is to empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. By combining high-quality education with deep industry partnerships, they are expanding the talent pipeline and diversifying the tech sector.

The Benefits

Aviva Pension Scheme
Wellbeing support with access to free financial coaching and advice, paid mental health days and free counselling services
Lifestyle and discount savings
Professional development programme
Gym membership discounts
Small classes
Good behaviour and focused students
Longer holidays
Excellent modern facilities
Central London location 

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: To find out more and to apply to this SEND Teaching Assistant job, please send your CV to Tarja Aila at Aston Education.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed