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SEN Teaching Assistant | Mainstream Primary School | Hackney | September Start
Full Time | Term Time Only | Hackney, East London
Do you have a real understanding of Autism and a genuine passion for helping children communicate, connect, and learn?
A mainstream primary school in Hackney is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. This is a full-time, term-time-only opportunity in a school that takes inclusion seriously - with state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional training, and real career progression built in from day one.
If you know how to reach a child who is non-verbal, how to build trust where others have struggled, and how to show up consistently for a young person who needs you - this role was written for you.
About The Role
This is a full-time, term-time-only SEN Teaching Assistant position starting September, based in a mainstream primary school in Hackney. You will be working directly with pupils who have Autism, including those who are non-verbal, supporting them to access learning, build communication skills, and feel safe and settled within a mainstream school environment.
Strong knowledge and experience of Autism is essential for this role. If you come from a SEN Teaching Assistant background or have worked as a support worker with individuals with Autism, your experience is directly transferable and we want to hear from you.
This is a school that believes in its staff as much as it believes in its pupils. The training is exceptional, the facilities are leading, and the opportunities to grow your career long-term are very real.
Your Daily Duties
As a SEN Teaching Assistant in Hackney, no two days will look exactly the same. Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Autism throughout the school day
- Using AAC strategies - including PECS, core boards, and Makaton - to support non-verbal pupils to communicate and express themselves
- Working alongside class teachers to implement EHCP targets and individual learning plans
- Supporting pupils with sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, and social development
- Helping pupils access the National Curriculum through adapted, differentiated, and creative approaches
- Building warm, consistent, and trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and the wider school team
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records of pupil progress and support provided
- Collaborating with teachers, the SENCO, therapists, and families to ensure a joined-up approach
- Supporting pupils during transitions, break times, lunchtimes, and educational visits
- Participating in ongoing training and professional development sessions
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What We Are Looking For
Experience And Qualifications
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience supporting pupils with Autism, including those who are non-verbal - this is essential
- Experience using AAC strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or core boards is highly desirable
- Previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or support worker working with individuals with Autism is considered directly transferable
- Familiarity with EHCPs and experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team is an advantage
Skills And Abilities
- Deep understanding of Autism and how it presents differently in each individual child
- Confident and creative in using non-verbal communication strategies and AAC tools
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in a busy and dynamic mainstream environment
- Strong communication skills with children, parents, colleagues, and the wider school team
- Excellent observation and record-keeping skills
Attitude And Behaviours
- Genuinely passionate about supporting children with Autism to reach their full potential
- Patient, resilient, and committed to building long-term trusting relationships with pupils
- A proactive team player who contributes positively to the school's inclusive culture
- Open to ongoing learning, training, and professional development
- Holds the safety, welfare, and dignity of every child as an absolute priority
Safeguarding
This role involves direct, daily contact with children and constitutes regulated activity relevant to children. As a SEN Teaching Assistant working in a mainstream primary school, you will be working closely with vulnerable pupils throughout the entire school day. The safeguarding responsibilities attached to this post are significant and non-negotiable. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the school's safeguarding policy and statutory guidance at all times. An enhanced DBS check and full reference verification will be completed prior to any appointment being confirmed.
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Why This Role?
This is not just another SEN Teaching Assistant vacancy. Here is what makes this opportunity stand out:
- Full time, term time only - the stability you want, with proper rest built in during the holidays
- September start in Hackney, with great transport links across East and Central London
- A mainstream primary school with a genuine commitment to inclusion and outstanding SEND provision
- State-of-the-art facilities designed to support pupils with Autism and complex communication needs
- Industry-leading training in Autism support, AAC strategies, and SEND best practice
- Real, long-term career progression - this school develops and promotes its own people
- A warm, collaborative staff team that supports each other every single day
This is a full-time, term-time-only SEN Teaching Assistant role starting September in Hackney - and candidates with Autism and non-verbal support experience will be placed quickly.
How to Apply
If you have strong experience supporting pupils with Autism, including non-verbal learners, and are ready for a full-time, term-time-only SEN Teaching Assistant role this September in Hackney, do not wait.
Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential conversation. We move fast for the right people.
TLSA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all roles are subject to the usual safeguarding checks. The post carries the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification. Please note that this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, with the relevant amendments (1975, 2013, 2020, 2023 and any that follow), meaning all cautions and convictions that aren't "protected" will need to be declared.
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