SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School | Bromley | September 2026 Start

Location: Bromley, South East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rate

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Engage Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Bromley from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with students aged 11–16, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Whether you’re an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, a graduate looking to gain school-based experience, or someone with a background in care, youth work, or support work, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Work alongside teachers to adapt learning activities and ensure students can access the curriculum.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence.
• Build trusting relationships with students to support both their academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, therapists, and pastoral teams.

We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm and confident in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Apply?

• Full-time, long-term role starting in September 2026.
• Join a dedicated and supportive SEND team.
• Gain valuable experience within a specialist secondary school environment.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD and ongoing training.
• Dedicated support from your Engage Education consultant.
• Excellent progression opportunities into teaching, educational psychology, therapy, or wider SEND careers.

If you’re committed to helping young people reach their potential and are looking for a rewarding role in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Bromley.