SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD, ADHD & SEMH) - Camden
Location: London Borough of Camden
Salary: £100 - £120 per day | £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: September 2026 or ASAP
SEN Teaching Assistant | SEND Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant
We are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Camden supporting children and young people aged 5-16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs).
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, or someone with a background in care, youth work, or SEND support looking to progress within specialist education.
The school provides personalised learning, therapeutic support, and small class sizes to ensure every student can achieve their full potential.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside Teachers, SENCOs, Therapists, and Behaviour Support staff to support pupils both academically and emotionally.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 SEN support and small group interventions
- Supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs
- Assisting with learning activities and classroom engagement
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Implementing EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
- Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
- Promoting independence, confidence and social development
- Supporting pupils during lessons, break times and enrichment activities
About You
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Experience working with children or young people
- Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Support Worker or Care Worker
- Knowledge of Autism (ASD), ADHD and SEMH needs
- A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs
What We Offer
- £100 - £120 per day
- £25,000 - £28,000 per annum for permanent staff
- Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity
- Ongoing SEND training and professional development
- Supportive leadership team and specialist staff
- Small class sizes
- Pension scheme and employee benefits
- Excellent career progression opportunities within SEND education
This role is ideal for SEN Teaching Assistants, SEND Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Youth Workers, Support Workers, Psychology Graduates, Criminology Graduates, and aspiring Teachers looking to gain experience within a specialist SEN school.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting children with Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs and want to build a rewarding career within SEND education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.
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Pay: £100.00-£120.00 per day
Work Location: In person
