SEN Teaching Assistant

Haringey; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited in London is seeking a Year 4 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a whole class and help pupils gain confidence. You will work with eight- and nine-year-olds alongside a teacher who values positive relationships and clear guidance.

The position combines classroom support with targeted help for pupils with additional needs, with encouragement and consistent expectations to foster independence. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a primary school classroom.
• Confidence adapting instructions for pupils with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole-class support as the Year 4 SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Work with the class teacher to keep pupils engaged in learning.
• Break down tasks into manageable steps when needed.
• Offer focused academic support to pupils with additional needs.
• Use praise and reassurance to build pupils confidence.
• Encourage pupils to complete tasks independently where appropriate.

Skills

Classroom support

SEN adaptation

Job description

Position: Year 4 SEN Teaching Assistant Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: November 2026 Location: Haringey, London, UK Salary: £95 – £100 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) Email: [e-mail] Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role

Looking for a Year 4 SEN Teaching Assistant role where you can support a whole class and help children grow in confidence? In this Haringey junior classroom, you will work with eight and nine-year-olds alongside a teacher who values positive relationships and clear guidance. Your support will make learning more accessible while giving pupils room to work independently. As a Year 4 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will balance everyday classroom support with focused help for pupils with additional needs. Encouragement, manageable steps and consistent expectations will help children take pride in their progress. If you enjoy patient, practical work that helps children move forward, Teach Now would love to hear from you.

Requirements

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

• Experience supporting children in a primary school classroom
• Confidence adapting instructions for pupils with additional learning needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide whole-class support as the Year 4 SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Work with the class teacher to keep pupils engaged in learning.
• Break down tasks into manageable steps when needed.
• Offer focused academic support to pupils with additional needs.
• Use praise and reassurance to build pupils confidence.
• Encourage pupils to complete tasks independently where appropriate.

Our client can offer you

• A Year 4 SEN Teaching Assistant role combining whole-class and focused support.
• The chance to work closely with a class teacher.
• Opportunities to develop Key Stage 2 support skills.
• Varied work that supports pupils learning and independence.
• A classroom approach built around encouragement and positive relationships.

Equality and safeguarding statements

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.