Tradewind Recruitment
SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary | North London
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: North London Secondary School
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Start: September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential?
We're recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for a fantastic secondary school in North London. The school supports students aged 11-16 with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties. Classes are small and nurturing, with a strong focus on inclusion, independence, and wellbeing.
What you'll be doing
– 1:1 and small group support: Work alongside students in lessons across the curriculum
– Personalised learning: Help adapt resources and deliver interventions to meet individual EHCP targets
– Behaviour and emotional support: Be a calm, consistent presence and help students develop social and self-regulation skills
– Collaboration: Work closely with class teachers, SENCO, and support staff to track progress
– Enrichment: Support with break times, trips, and extra-curricular activities
What we're looking for
– Experience supporting secondary age students with SEN in a school setting
– Patience, resilience, and a positive, can-do attitude
– Good literacy and numeracy skills
– Team player who can also use initiative
– Team-Teach or MAPA training is a bonus, but not essential. Training can be provided via The Nationa College.
What's on offer
– Full-time hours (8.30am – 4pm) term time only
– Competitive pay in line with London scale
– CPD and training opportunities
– Supportive school community with experienced SEN team
– Easy transport links across North London
To apply, send your CV to or call us on (Option 2)
Tradewind are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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