SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme: £150

Agency Worker Regulations pay parity

CPD training opportunities

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for an Additionally Resourced Provision in an inner-London primary school. You will provide tailored individual and small-group support to children with complex SEND, helping them participate in school life and build engagement.

You will work alongside an established team, support daily routines, transitions and emotional regulation in a hands-on specialist setting, with opportunities to develop SEND skills and gain valuable experience in a

Qualifications

• Able to work safely in a physically active, hands-on setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored individual and small-group support as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Adapt activities to help pupils engage with learning.
• Support pupils to develop independence and manage their emotions.
• Help maintain consistent routines and smooth transitions.
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour using agreed approaches.
• Work closely with colleagues in the specialist provision.

Job description

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Additionally Resourced Provision) Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: 01/12/2026 Location: Camden, London, UK Salary: £101.10 – £115 per day Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

About the Role

Make a difference in an inner-London primary schools supportive Additionally Resourced Provision, helping children with complex special educational needs take part in school life. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, youll tailor individual and small-group support to build pupils engagement and independence. Working alongside an established team, youll help with daily routines, transitions and emotional regulation in a hands-on specialist setting. Whether youre experienced in SEND or eager to learn, this SEN Teaching Assistant role offers purposeful work and supportive colleagues. If youre patient, resilient and ready to build trusting relationships, Teach Now would love to hear from you.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Able to work safely in a physically active, hands-on setting

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored individual and small-group support as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Adapt activities to help pupils engage with learning.
• Support pupils to develop independence and manage their emotions.
• Help maintain consistent routines and smooth transitions.
• Respond calmly to physically challenging behaviour using agreed approaches.
• Work closely with colleagues in the specialist provision.

Our client can offer you

• An established specialist team to work alongside.
• A supportive setting with consistent routines.
• Opportunities for an SEN Teaching Assistant to develop SEND skills.
• Varied work combining individual and small-group support.
• The chance to help children gain confidence and independence.

Why work via Teach Now?

• 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 for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

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.