SEN Teaching Assistant

Senploy; London Borough of Harrow; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly pay

SEN CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Résumé du poste

Long Term Futures is recruiting a patient SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Reception pupil with Autism and SLCN at a Harrow primary school. You will help the child communicate, participate in Early Years activities, and build independence through play and structured support.

Role requires 1:1 support, collaboration with the Reception teacher and SENCo, and familiarity with visual communication tools. DBS checks and safeguarding are integral to the process.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism.
• Experience in EYFS/Reception is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of speech and language support strategies.
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton or visual communication advantageous.
• Patient, nurturing and confident in building relationships.
• Able to encourage independence and celebrate small progress.

Responsabilités

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Reception pupil.
• Support ASD and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
• Reinforce speech and language strategies throughout the school day.
• Use visual resources, modelling and communication aids where appropriate.
• Encourage interaction, vocabulary and early communication.
• Support learning through play and EYFS classroom activities.
• Help with routines, transitions and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with the Reception teacher and SENCo.

Connaissances

1:1 support

Autism experience

SEN support

EYFS experience

Patience & nurturing

Outils

PECS

Makaton

Description du poste

Location: Harrow, HA3 (commutable from Harrow Weald, Kenton, Wealdstone, Stanmore and Kingsbury)

Start Date: November 2026

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Do you have experience helping young children with Autism develop their communication skills and confidence?

Long Term Futures is recruiting a patient and engaging SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support for a Reception pupil with Autism (ASD) and speech, language and communication needs at a welcoming primary school in Harrow.

You'll play an important role in helping the pupil communicate, participate in Early Years activities and develop independence through structured support and learning through play.

About the Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Reception pupil
• Support ASD and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
• Reinforce speech and language strategies throughout the school day
• Use visual resources, modelling and communication aids where appropriate
• Encourage interaction, vocabulary and early communication
• Support learning through play and EYFS classroom activities
• Help with routines, transitions and emotional regulation
• Work closely with the Reception teacher and SENCo

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with Autism and communication needs
• Experience within EYFS or Reception is strongly preferred
• Understanding of speech and language support strategies
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton or visual communication is advantageous
• Patient, nurturing and confident building relationships
• Able to encourage independence and celebrate small steps in progress

Why Long Term Futures?

We specialise in long-term and permanent education placements, offering stability, weekly pay, relevant SEN CPD and dedicated consultant support.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.