Experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant
Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant - Islington
Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant
Islington | Full-Time | September 2026
Do you have experience supporting students with special educational needs within a secondary school setting?
Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for a range of secondary schools across Islington. These positions offer the opportunity to work closely with students requiring additional support, helping them access learning and achieve their full potential.
The Role
You will support students with a variety of needs, including Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language needs, and SEMH challenges. Working alongside teachers and SENCOs, you will provide both classroom and intervention support.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing tailored support to students with SEND
- Supporting students within mainstream lessons and small group settings
- Implementing EHCP targets and support strategies
- Building positive relationships with students and families
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience
- Monitoring and recording student progress
- Previous experience supporting SEND students in a secondary setting
- Understanding of a range of additional needs
- Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Highly supportive SEN departments
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within secondary education
- Rewarding role supporting vulnerable young people
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