Job Description

Support Learners with PMLD, ASD, SLD & Sensory Impairments - Join a Leading Hackney Special School

Position:

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:

Hackney, East London

Start Date:

Immediate

Salary:

90-105 per day

Contract Type:

Full-time | Term-Time Only

Hours:

8:30am - 4:00pm

We are recruiting for a warm, committed, and resilient

SEND Teaching Assistant

to support children and young people aged 3-19 at an exceptional

Special School in Hackney

. The school offers a highly specialised, inclusive environment for learners with

profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), autism (ASD), sensory impairments, and severe learning disabilities (SLD)

.

Every student has an

Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

and receives personalised support from a multidisciplinary team committed to holistic development and meaningful progress.

Your Role

Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils across EYFS to Post-16 Support students with high and complex needs, including mobility, communication and sensory regulation Assist with personal care routines (toileting, feeding, hoisting) where needed Help implement structured routines and specialist interventions Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and LSAs to ensure consistency Create a calm, nurturing environment where students can thrive

Ideal Candidate

Experience with PMLD, ASD, SLD, or sensory impairments in educational or care settings Familiarity with PECS, Makaton, or sensory integration strategies (desirable) Comfortable with personal care and physical support duties Patient, emotionally resilient, and deeply committed to inclusive education Team player who can follow individual EHCP targets

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