SEN Teaching Assistant

💙 SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision | Hackney Primary School 💙

Full-Time | September 2025 Start | Long-Term Opportunity

Pay 95 - £116 daily

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with complex needs? Do you have skills in PECS, Makaton, and experience working with pre-verbal children?

SANZA Teaching Agency is working with a warm and inclusive primary school in Hackney to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their specialist provision from September 2025 (full school year). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a highly supportive and structured setting.

🏫 About the Provision:

A Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit attached to a mainstream primary school

Caters to 8 pupils with complex needs including ASD, developmental delays, and communication difficulties

Led by an experienced class teacher, supported by two skilled teaching assistants

Calm, nurturing environment with tailored learning and communication approaches

Excellent leadership, ongoing training, and a strong collaborative ethos

📋 The Role:

Full-time, term-time only position starting September 2025

Working closely with the teacher and another TA to support pupils in their learning and care needs

Using PECS, Makaton, and visual schedules to aid communication and independence

Supporting pre-verbal children through sensory activities, play-based learning, and personalised routines

Contributing to EHCP targets, progress records, and close teamwork with families and specialists

✅ To Be Considered, You Must:

Have previous experience working with children with complex SEND

Be confident using PECS, Makaton, and other AAC strategies

Have experience supporting pre-verbal or minimally verbal learners

Be calm, consistent, patient, and passionate about inclusive education

Be committed to safeguarding and supporting each child holistically

🎁 What the School Offers:

A highly supportive and experienced SEN team

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

A positive, team-driven culture where every child is truly known and nurtured

Opportunity to make a real impact every single day

📩 Interested? Here's How to Apply:

📧 Send your CV to stephanie.watson@sanzateaching.com

📞 Call Stephanie Watson on 020 7845 6240 for more information

SANZA Teaching Agency is proud to work with schools that prioritise inclusion and child-centred learning. We offer personalised support, exclusive opportunities, and access to 30+ CPD courses.

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