SEND Teaching Assistant

Your new company Hays Education is working in partnership with a number of inclusive and supportive secondary schools across London. Due to increasing demand for specialist support, we are seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with ADHD and/or Autism (ASD). Your new role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with additional needs to access the curriculum and thrive within a secondary school environment.This role will involve both 1:1 support and working with small groups, helping students manage their learning, behaviour, and emotional needs.Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting students with ADHD and/or ASD in lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 • Implementing strategies to support attention, engagement, and emotional regulation • Assisting with differentiated learning activities tailored to individual needs • Supporting behaviour management using positive and consistent approaches • Promoting a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to support student progress What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will: • Have experience supporting young people with ADHD and/or Autism (ASD) • Be patient, resilient, and empathetic in your approach • Demonstrate strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills • Have excellent communication and relationship-building abilities • Be adaptable and confident working in a secondary school setting • Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check Experience in schools, youth work, care settings, or psychology-related roles is highly desirable. What you'll get in return • Competitive daily rates of pay • Opportunities to work in a variety of supportive secondary schools across London • Long-term roles with potential for permanent positions • Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant • Access to CPD and SEND-focused training • Valuable experience for careers in teaching, psychology, or pastoral support What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk