Job title: SEN TA
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: RR - Internal
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Tottenham
Job published: 29-06-2026
Job ID: 121811

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Tottenham, Haringey – September 2026

 

This inclusive, forward-thinking sixth form college in Tottenham is rated Good by Ofsted and is widely recognised for its strong commitment to student wellbeing, robust SEND provision, and genuine belief that every post-16 learner - regardless of their additional needs - deserves full access to an ambitious and aspirational educational experience. The college works closely with SENCOs, external specialists, and a dedicated pastoral team, and every SEN Teaching Assistant who joins is treated as an essential and valued member of that wider support network.

 

SEN Teaching Assistant - What the School Offers

  • Specialist CPD in post-16 SEN support strategies, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and physical accessibility needs
  • A well-established SENDCO team with strong multi-agency links and clear support structures for every SEN Teaching Assistant
  • A structured induction with ongoing mentoring from experienced SEN and pastoral practitioners
  • A collegiate, professionally engaged staff culture within an academically ambitious sixth form environment
  • Potential for extended contracts or further professional development pathways for high-performing staff

 

SEN Teaching Assistant - What the Role Involves

  • Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to sixth form students with a range of SEN needs throughout the college day
  • Implementing strategies outlined in students' Education, Health and Care Plans under SENDCO guidance
  • Supporting students to access A-Level and vocational curriculum content confidently and independently
  • Maintaining accurate records of student progress and wellbeing, feeding back to tutors and the SENDCO regularly
  • Building consistent, respectful, and trusted relationships with students and their families throughout the academic year

 

SEN Teaching Assistant - What the School is Looking For

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university. Previous experience supporting young people with SEN in a UK school, college, or educational setting is highly valued. The school is seeking a patient, empathetic, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant with strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting post-16 learners with additional needs to achieve their goals.

 

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

 

SEN Teaching Assistant - Salary and Contract Info

  • £444 per week, pro rata to term time only
  • Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027
  • Term-time only
  • Potential for extended contracts or further professional development pathways following a successful placement

If you are a compassionate and dedicated graduate looking to make a genuine difference to the lives of post-16 learners with additional needs in a thriving Tottenham sixth form, this SEN Teaching Assistant role is a wonderfully rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful and long-term career in education.

 

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SEN Teaching Assistant | September 2026 | INDSUP