Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant (Contract)
Job Advert: SEN Teaching Assistant – Hackney

Start Date:

January
Pay: £500–£550 per week

Location:

Hackney, East London
About the School
We are a warm, high-achieving primary school in Hackney with a strong community ethos and values-driven education. As an Islamic faith school, our environment is shaped by principles of respect, compassion, and academic excellence, and we welcome staff of all backgrounds who are supportive of the school’s ethos. The school is known for its inclusive approach and commitment to providing outstanding support for all pupils, including those with additional needs.

Roles & Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one or small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.
Assist the class teacher in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and differentiated learning.
Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development throughout the school day.
Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to ensure high-quality provision.
Help create a calm, nurturing learning environment that reflects the school’s values.
Contribute to classroom activities, behaviour management and general learning support.
About You

Has experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a school setting.
Is patient, adaptable, and committed to supporting children’s individual needs.
Demonstrates strong communication skills and works well within a team.
Is enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate about helping children thrive.
Is respectful of and willing to uphold the school’s faith-based ethos.
Why Horizon Teachers?

A team of specialist education consultants and many with years of education experience
We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible
Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
We are currently having our busiest year & placing more staff than ever before

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent