Ad Hoc SEND Teaching Assistants

Location: East London - Various Boroughs
Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Contract: Ad Hoc / Flexible
Working Pattern: Flexible weekday work
Start Date: September 2026

We are looking for reliable, caring and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to join our team and work on an ad hoc basis across schools in East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and SEND professionals who are looking for flexible weekday work that can fit around their existing commitments.

As an ad hoc SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support children and young people with a range of special educational needs across primary and secondary settings.

Depending on the school and pupil's needs, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and other additional needs.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum through differentiated activities and tailored support.
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils develop independence.
• Providing support during lessons, break times and other school activities.
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff.
• Following individual education, behaviour and support plans.
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment for pupils.
• Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each child.

We are keen to hear from candidates who are:

• Experienced in working with children or young people with SEND.
• Patient, compassionate and approachable.
• Reliable and able to adapt quickly to different school environments.
• Confident supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small-group basis.
• Calm and resilient when dealing with challenging situations.
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential.
• Available to work flexibly during the school week.

Experience with ASD, challenging behaviour, complex needs or specialist education settings is desirable, but we also welcome candidates with relevant transferable experience.

• Flexible weekday working to fit around your availability.
• Opportunities across a range of East London boroughs.
• The chance to gain experience in different SEND settings.
• Regular opportunities for work where available.
• Support from a dedicated team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' education and development.
• Suitable for candidates looking for additional work alongside other commitments.

Whether you are looking for one or two days a week or more regular weekday work, we would love to hear from you.

Register your interest today to access flexible SEND Teaching Assistant opportunities across East London.