Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistants - Flexible & Long-Term Roles

Location: Across London (including Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey & surrounding boroughs)
Contract Type: Day-to-day supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
Daily Rate: £90 - £110 (depending on experience and role)
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment


Work where you're needed most - with flexibility that works for you.

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a range of inclusive and supportive mainstream and specialist schools across London, seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for flexible supply, short-term placements and long-term roles.

If you're calm under pressure, patient, and motivated by helping pupils with additional needs thrive, we'd love to support you in finding the right setting.


What We Offer:

  • Opportunities across mainstream primary/secondary and SEND specialist schools

  • Flexible supply work with no minimum commitment - choose when and where you work

  • Long-term and temp-to-perm roles available in high-quality settings

  • A chance to build your experience with SEMH, ASC, ADHD, MLD, and more

  • Ongoing support, training and development through Tradewind's CPD programme


We're Looking For SEN TAs Who:

  • Have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (school or care-based experience welcome)

  • Are calm, reliable, and confident managing behaviour and emotional regulation

  • Can build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff

  • Have a positive and resilient mindset - especially in challenging situations

  • Are available for either full-time or part-time roles during term-time


This is meaningful, rewarding work that makes a direct impact, whether you're supporting a child 1:1, assisting across an SEN classroom, or helping create a safe and structured environment for learning.