Location: Hackney, London
Salary: £101 – £115 per day
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary, Long-term
Start Date: 8 September 2026
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.
Teach Now is seeking an experienced and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive two-form entry primary setting in Hackney, with nursery provision. This is a rewarding long-term opportunity providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil with complex needs and a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
The pupil is incredibly kind and can be a real pleasure to support. However, there are occasions where he may become dysregulated and display challenging behaviours, including physical behaviours such as hitting. The successful candidate will therefore need to be calm, patient, consistent and confident in using behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
This role is ideal for an SEN Teaching Assistant who has strong experience supporting pupils with Autism, complex SEN, behavioural needs, or social and emotional difficulties, and who is passionate about helping children feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide structured and nurturing 1:1 support throughout the school day, helping the pupil access learning, regulate emotions and develop independence.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil with ASC and complex needs.
• Supporting learning, communication, emotional regulation and social interaction.
• Using calm and consistent behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Helping maintain a structured, predictable and positive learning environment.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement in lessons.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
• Supporting the implementation of individual behaviour and learning strategies.
• Maintaining professional boundaries while building a trusting, positive relationship.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
• Previous experience supporting children with Autism and complex SEN needs.
• Sufficient experience working with ASC pupils in a school or specialist setting.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Experience supporting children who may present with physical behaviours when dysregulated.
• A calm, resilient, nurturing and consistent approach.
• The confidence to set clear boundaries while building positive relationships.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential.
• Experience within a primary, KS2, SEN or Teaching Assistant role.
Benefits
This role offers:
• Competitive daily pay of £101 – £115 per day.
• A long-term, full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a childs education and wellbeing.
• A supportive and welcoming primary school environment.
• The chance to work closely with experienced teachers, SENCOs and support staff.
• Valuable experience in KS2, ASC and complex SEN support.
• Ongoing support from Teach Now throughout your placement.
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
£105.00 - £115.00 per day