Job Description

Position:

SEND Teaching Assistant

Support Pupils with Autism, SLD, SEMH & Complex Needs - Join a Leading Special School in Haringey

Location:

Haringey, North London

Start Date:

Immediate Start

Salary:

90-105 per day

Contract Type:

Full-time | Term-Time Only

Hours:

8:30am - 4:00pm

We're working with an exceptional co-educational

secondary special school in Haringey

, which supports up to 175 students with a wide range of complex learning needs - including

autism (ASD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), physical disabilities, and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) challenges

.

This school offers a rich, supportive learning environment tailored to meet the diverse cognitive, emotional, and sensory profiles of each pupil. With two-thirds of the students diagnosed with autism, the setting is highly structured and collaborative.

We're seeking a compassionate and reliable

SEND Teaching Assistant

to join the team and provide targeted support across Key Stages 3-5.

Your Role

Deliver 1:1 and small group support to students with ASD, SLD, and/or SEMH Use structured routines, visual aids, and sensory regulation tools to support engagement Help pupils develop independence and self-regulation strategies Support access to learning and differentiated tasks Assist with personal care or physical support needs when required Work closely with teachers, therapists, and school staff to create a consistent, nurturing environment

Ideal Candidate

Experience in SEND settings or supporting learners with autism, SLD, or SEMH Comfortable with emotional regulation techniques and de-escalation Familiarity with PECS, Makaton, or sensory integration tools (desirable) Physically fit and prepared to support students with mobility needs if required Resilient, patient, and adaptable

Why Join Apollo Education?

Quick and simple registration

Free CPD

including Safeguarding, SEND strategies, and de-escalation training Support from a

specialist team

who know SEND inside out A focus on

long-term roles

in schools that suit your skills and values The chance to be part of a school based company that truly champions inclusion. Quick and simple registration Free training (manual handling, safeguarding, Autism awareness etc.) Referral bonuses Ongoing CPD and support from experienced consultants
If you want to help shape a supportive and tailored learning journey for autistic children and young people, we want to hear from you.

Apply now

to join this warm, inclusive school through Apollo Education. Let's place you where you'll thrive - and where you're needed most.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 90.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Transport links
Application question(s):

Please give a brief overview of any experience you may have either working, volunteering or personal with special education needs or disabilities, thank you.
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Working or volunteering with children: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

DBS (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person