Secondary 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Salary/Rate:£85-95 per day PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Hackney
County:North East London
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:10071
Post Date:17.07.25
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Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
Secondary SEN 1:1
London Borough of Hackney
September
Are you looking to work with a friendly and supportive team in a fantastic Mainstream Secondary School?
Do you have experience working with a Secondary School supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs?
Do you have experience working with ADHD?
We here at Parker Smith are working with a fantastic Mainstream Secondary school in the London Borough of Hackney are now looking for supportive and positive Secondary Teaching Assistant's to join their wonderful team. The role would be supporting a Year 8 student with ADHD, hyper activity, struggles to engage in lesson and will requiring support in the transitions from classes as well as in the class.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to join a Secondary School working to have a hugely positive effect on the lives of pupils with SEN.
This particular school is quite large and boasts large classrooms with all glass windows, it is a very structured environment and the school have high standards for their students as well as their staff. This role would be fantastic for a potential graduate with resilience, patience, fantastic punctuality and committed to supporting students with SEN.
What to Expect as a Secondary SEN TA:
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly friendly and supportive team in a school where you can feel valued and like you are making a real difference
- The opportunity to work on a 1:1 basis to support a particular pupil with additional needs and have a really positive impact on their school life
- School hours and the school holidays off so you are able to maintain a great work/life balance
- Ongoing training and professional development whilst gaining valuable experience
- Being part of a team that believes in high quality and engaging teaching as well as staff wellbeing
Why work with us?
- We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide you with access to a wider range of job opportunities.
- Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help you navigate the job search process more effectively.
- Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools
- Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews.
- One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form
- Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made
If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk
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