SEN Teaching Assistant - Hackney

Location: Hackney, East London

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Start Date: September 2026

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including MLD and SLD.
• Working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning and support.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping pupils develop independence and social skills.
• Building positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

• Full-time, long-term position with the opportunity to become permanent.
• Free Level 2 Team Teach Training provided.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunity to work within a highly supportive SEN environment.

Timeplan Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years and complete our online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview.

Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.