SEN Teaching Assistants - Islington

SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary North London

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: North London Secondary School

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

Start: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential?

We're recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for a fantastic secondary school in North London. The school supports students aged 11-16 with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties. Classes are small and nurturing, with a strong focus on inclusion, independence, and wellbeing.

What you'll be doing

- 1:1 and small group support: Work alongside students in lessons across the curriculum

- Personalised learning: Help adapt resources and deliver interventions to meet individual EHCP targets

- Behaviour and emotional support: Be a calm, consistent presence and help students develop social and self-regulation skills

- Collaboration: Work closely with class teachers, SENCO, and support staff to track progress

- Enrichment: Support with break times, trips, and extra-curricular activities

What we're looking for

- Experience supporting secondary age students with SEN in a school setting

- Patience, resilience, and a positive, can-do attitude

- Good literacy and numeracy skills

- Team player who can also use initiative

- Team-Teach or MAPA training is a bonus, but not essential. Training can be provided via The Nationa College.

What's on offer

- Full-time hours (8.30am - 4pm) term time only

- Competitive pay in line with London scale

- CPD and training opportunities

- Supportive school community with experienced SEN team

- Easy transport links across North London

To apply, send your CV to or call us on (Option 2)

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