Job Description

Location:

Walthamstow

Contract:

Full-time and flexible cover roles available

Hours:

8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Pay:

103 - 115 per day (Umbrella)


Philosophy Education is currently recruiting

Special Needs Teaching Assistants

to work full-time in

specialist SEND schools

across Walthamstow from

October 2025

.


These schools cater for children and young people with a range of learning and developmental needs, including

Visual Impairments, Autism, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

.

About the Role

As a

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

, you will play an essential role in supporting pupils' learning, wellbeing, and independence throughout the school day. You'll work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver tailored learning activities, provide personal care, and create a calm, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils with

visual, physical, and communication needs

during classroom and sensory-based learning. Provide

personal care

, including feeding and mobility support, where required. Use

clear and adaptable communication methods

to meet the individual needs of pupils. Assist students with

emotional regulation and behaviour management

, using positive and consistent strategies. Encourage confidence, independence, and social interaction among pupils. Work collaboratively with teachers and therapy teams to deliver individual learning plans.

Ideal Candidates

We welcome applications from:

Experienced

Teaching Assistants

seeking a SEND-focused role

Healthcare, social care, or youth support workers

with transferable skills Individuals with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

Requirements

A

caring, patient, and professional approach

Strong communication and teamwork

skills A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children with additional needs An

Enhanced DBS certificate

(or willingness to obtain one) Two professional references covering the past two years

Why Join Philosophy Education?

Work with a

specialist education recruitment agency

that values your experience and development Access to

ongoing professional training

in SEND, behaviour management, and classroom support Supportive consultants who match you to roles where you can make the most impact


We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.



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