Special Education Assistant (School Based) | City of London | September Start

Location: City of London

Start Date: September

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time, 1-Year contract

Salary: Dependant on qualifications and experience

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?

Join one of our inclusive and nurturing schools community as a Special Education Assistant, where your support, compassion, and adaptability will help every child reach their full potential.

Special Education Assistant | About the Role

As a Special Education Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and external professionals to provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of needs, including learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments. Your role will be pivotal in helping students access the curriculum and succeed socially, emotionally, and academically.

Special Education Assistant | Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support tailored to the child’s individual learning needs
• Assist with implementing and adapting lesson plans and materials in line with the student’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
• Support pupils with personal care, mobility, and medical needs (where necessary)
• Encourage positive behaviour and implement strategies to manage behavioural challenges
• Promote inclusion and help pupils engage confidently with peers and staff
• Liaise with teachers, parents/carers, and multidisciplinary professionals
• Foster a positive, supportive, and empathetic learning environment

Special Education Assistant | What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Patient, empathetic, and calm under pressure
• An excellent communicator, both verbal and written
• Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to different learning styles and needs
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Special Education Assistant | Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in relevant subject (Psychology, Primary Education and SEN)
• Relevant experience working with children with SEN in a school, care, or support setting (voluntary or paid)
• Desirable: NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent
• Training in behaviour management, autism awareness, or speech and language support is a bonus

Special Education Assistant | Why Join Us?

• A warm, inclusive school environment with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including Teacher Training
• Supportive leadership and experienced SEN team
• The chance to make a real impact in a child’s life every day