SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support – Year 2)

Location: Camden, London, UK

Start Date: 29 May 2026

Salary: £100 – £120 per day

Job Type: Full Time, Temporary (Term Time Only)

Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Specialism: SEN, Autism (ASD), Interventions & Boosters

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

About the Role

Teach Now is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a high-needs child on a 1:1 basis in a Year 2 class at a welcoming primary school in Camden.

The child has a diagnosis of Autism (ASD) and does not present with behavioural challenges, but does experience anxiety. The school is seeking someone calm, patient, and emotionally attuned who can provide consistent support and build a strong, trusting relationship.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing, community-focused school, rated Good by Ofsted, where staff collaboration and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with Autism in Year 2

• Support emotional regulation and help manage anxiety

• Build a consistent, trusting relationship through routine and structure

• Adapt learning materials and approaches to meet individual needs

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO

• Provide additional support across the Year 1 team when required

• Monitor progress and engagement, reporting back to staff

About You

• Experience supporting children with Autism (ASD)

• Strong understanding of anxiety-based needs (non-behavioural SEN)

• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach

• Skilled at building rapport and creating a safe, supportive environment

• Flexible and willing to support across different year groups

• Experience in a primary school setting is highly desirable

What the School Offers

• A warm, inclusive and supportive school community

• Rated Good by Ofsted with a strong leadership team

• Opportunity to shadow the current TA before starting for a smooth transition

• Collaborative staff culture with excellent SEN support

• Potential for the role to become longer-term or permanent

This is an ideal role for someone who is passionate about supporting children with SEN in a calm, nurturing environment. You will play a key role in helping a child feel safe, confident, and engaged in their learning journey.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. xjnqpsq Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

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