SEND Support Assistant (Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities)

Autumn Term & ASAP Start | North London

Flexible Supply & Long-Term Roles Available

£96 - £135 per day

Typical Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (some schools 8:45am – 4:30pm)

Are you looking to build a rewarding career in education? Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Tara Professional Recruitment is currently recruiting enthusiastic and committed individuals for a range of SEND Support opportunities across our network of specialist schools throughout North London.

Whether you're seeking the flexibility of supply work or the consistency of a long-term placement, we have a variety of SEND Support roles available for September starts.

Why Join Tara Professional Recruitment?

We have built exceptional relationships with over 15 specialist SEND schools across North London, providing our candidates with access to regular, consistent opportunities throughout the academic year.

Many of our candidates begin with flexible work before securing long-term placements and even permanent positions within our partner schools.

With demand already building for September, we are looking to identify and register strong candidates now.

About the Schools

Our partner schools support pupils across a wide range of needs and age groups, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Behavioural and SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Complex Learning Needs
• Communication and Interaction Difficulties
• Training and Certification provided on the job - a great way to develop yourself professionally. 

You may work within Primary, Secondary, or Post-16 settings depending on your experience, interests, and availability.

The Role

As a SEND Support professional, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Supporting small groups within the classroom
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging learning activities
• Encouraging communication, social development, and independence
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Assisting with sensory-based learning activities
• Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required (depending on the setting)

Every day is different, but every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Who We Are Looking For

These SEND Support opportunities are ideal for:

• Graduates considering careers in Education, Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work
• Individuals with previous SEND, care, youth work, coaching, nursery, support work, or mentoring experience
• Candidates looking to gain specialist SEND experience
• Individuals with a patient, resilient, and positive attitude
• Those seeking flexible work, long-term work, or a pathway into permanent SEND education roles

Previous SEND experience is advantageous but not essential. We are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, commitment, and willingness to learn.

The Process

All applicants will initially interview with Tara Professional Recruitment as part of our screening and registration process.

Successful candidates will then be introduced to suitable schools across our trusted network of SEND provisions. Thanks to the strength of our relationships with our partner schools, we are able to offer a high volume of opportunities throughout the academic year and can often match candidates to placements quickly.

What We Offer

• Flexible and long-term SEND Support opportunities
• Access to over 15 specialist partner schools
• Competitive daily rates of £96 - £146 PAYE
• Ongoing support from experienced education recruiters
• Opportunities to secure permanent school-based positions
• Valuable SEND experience across a variety of specialist settings

If you are looking to begin or continue your journey in SEND education this September, we'd love to hear from you.

Click apply today or reach out to the team at Tara Professional Recruitment to begin your registration process.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What we're looking for

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of reporting concerns in line with school policies and statutory guidance.

• Share our values of integrity, professionalism, inclusivity and putting the needs of children first.

• Have a positive, reliable and proactive attitude, with the ability to build professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and school staff.

• Are committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where every child can thrive.

• Are willing to engage fully with safer recruitment and ongoing compliance requirements, including safeguarding training and vetting checks.

Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and always act in the best interests of children.