Location: Haringey, London, UK
Salary: £16–£17 per hour
Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary (25 hours per week, Term Time Only)
Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM or 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Start Date: April 2025 (until end of academic year)
Key Stage: EYFS (Reception)
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Reception pupil with additional learning needs following medical treatment.
You will support a lovely and enthusiastic young pupil who enjoys being at school but requires consistent, nurturing support throughout the day. The role involves working closely with the child at all times, supporting their learning, emotional regulation, and overall safety, including managing occasional seizures (full training provided by the school).
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, caring, and confident supporting pupils with complex needs in an early years setting.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Support learning, engagement, and development in the Reception classroom
• Assist with emotional regulation and impulse control
• Respond appropriately to the pupil’s medical and developmental needs (training provided)
• Build a strong, trusting relationship with the child
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals
About the School
This well-established, two-form entry primary school in Haringey is rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Housed in a historic building, the school serves a diverse community and is known for its inclusive ethos, strong values, and well-resourced learning environment. Staff are supportive, and there is a clear focus on high-quality education and pupil wellbeing.
Requirements:
• Experience supporting children with SEN (essential)
• A nurturing, patient, and empathetic approach
• Resilience and confidence working with pupils with additional needs
• The ability to remain calm and responsive in different situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant SEN qualification or experience
Why Join This School?
• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Training provided for medical and specialist needs
• A warm, inclusive school community
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child’s life
• Well-resourced early years environment
If you are a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a meaningful part-time role, we would love to hear from you.
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. 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
Salary description
£16.00 - £17.00 per hour