At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with diverse needs in a nurturing and engaging environment.
- Company: Outstanding mainstream primary school with a dedicated SEN provision.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Full-time role with potential for additional activities and a positive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Compassionate, patient, and dedicated individuals with a passion for supporting children.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join the specialist SEN provision within an outstanding mainstream primary school in the London Borough of Hackney.
About The School
The school is proud to offer a nurturing and highly supportive SEN provision known as The Sunshine Room. A safe, structured, and inclusive environment designed to support children with a range of additional needs from EYFS through to KS2. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Speech and Language Needs
- Non-Verbal Communication Needs
- Sensory Processing Difficulties
- SEMH and Emotional Regulation Needs
- Dysregulation and Behavioural Challenges
- Developmental Delays and Learning Needs
The Sunshine Room is a calm, engaging, and sensory-rich environment where children are supported academically, socially, emotionally, and developmentally through personalised and nurturing approaches. Staff within the provision work closely together to create a calm, supportive, and engaging environment where children feel understood, valued, and celebrated for their individuality.
Job Description:
- Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, speech and language difficulties, and sensory processing needs
- Provide 1:1 and small group support within the Sunshine Room provision
- Assist pupils with emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school day
- Deliver sensory-based learning and play activities tailored to individual pupil needs
- Support phonics, literacy, numeracy, and communication-based interventions
- Use visual timetables, PECs, communication boards, and structured routines to support learning
- Encourage the development of independence, confidence, and social interaction skills
- Support outdoor learning, sensory circuits, movement breaks, and play-based activities
- Help maintain a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment
- Support pupils during unstructured times including lunch, transitions, and playground activities
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to support emotional wellbeing and engagement
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, therapists, and parents/carers
- Observe, monitor, and report on pupil progress and wellbeing
- Promote positive behaviour using nurturing and trauma-informed approaches
- Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are always followed
Additional Opportunities
There may occasionally be opportunities for staff within the provision to take part in:
- After-school clubs
- Additional intervention sessions
- Extended day support activities
Location: Hackney, London
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant in Sunshine Room Provision
School Type: Mainstream Primary School with Specialist SEN Provision
Working Hours: 08:30am – 15:30pm (Full-Time)
Pay: £110 minimum daily rate
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Full Academic Year (Long-Term)
Trial Days: Selected candidates will be invited to attend paid trial day(s) during July 2026 as part of the recruitment process.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
SEN Teaching Assistant in Mainstream Primary School SEN Provision in London employer: Zentar Group Careers
Join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Camden, where your passion for helping children can truly make a difference. With a strong focus on collaboration and high-quality support, this school offers a nurturing environment that values professional development and encourages growth opportunities for all staff. As a Year 5 Teaching Assistant, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to fostering an engaging learning atmosphere, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
