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Are you an experienced or aspiring SEND Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant available for full time work in January 2026?TARA Professional Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with an outstanding SEND School in North London for students of Primary & Secondary ages, dedicated to offering a therapeutic, individualised & tailored learning for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and social, emotional, mental health needs (SEMH). Title: SEND Teaching AssistantTimings: 8:30am - 3:30pmLocation: North LondonStart date: January 2026 Pay: Starting rate of £90 per day via PAYE (not Umbrella unless this is your preference, we take on extra costs to allow you maximise your earning potential). Pay will rise after 12 weeks to meet AWR standards. In this role you will be helping Teachers to look after the classroom and ensure that all children are safe, the classroom is tidy and assist the children in personalised, empowering learning as a SEND Teaching Assistant. To succeed in this role you need to have patience and empathy with the ability to take initiative in both 1 to 1 and classroom settings. Typical Responsibilities: Ensuring a safe environment for childrenAssisting the Teacher in preparing for the lessonsGetting the classroom set up for lessonsCleaning and reorganising the room after classesTaking care of children who are unwell or experiencing emotional distressRecording and reporting a pupil’s progress to the TeacherSupervising at break time, lunch time, group activities, sports events and school outingsHelping to support the Teachers in managing student behavioursRequirements:Experience working with children<