SEND Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Harrow is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a young autistic pupil. This full-time position offers a supportive environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact in a child's life. Ideal candidates will be calm, patient, and experienced in Early Years settings.

Benefits

Supportive nursery team

Wellbeing focus for staff

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years or with children with autism.
• Calm, patient, and caring approach.
• Confidence in supporting personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a young child in nursery.
• Assist with personal care, including nappy changing.
• Support child’s emotional and physical needs.

Skills

Experience in Early Years

Working with children with autism

Calm approach

Caring approach

Confidence in personal care

Passion for child development

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

1 to 1 support

Early Years

Harrowprimary school

Start: September 2025

An inclusive and supportive primary school in Enfield is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a delightful pupil in their nursery setting from September.

The Role

This full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role is to provide one-to-one support for a young child who will be repeating nursery. The pupil is autistic, pre-verbal, in foster care, and attends school full time . He is a gentle and affectionate child who does not display challenging behaviour, but he requires a compassionate and nurturing adult who is comfortable providing physical reassurance, such as cuddles, and supporting with personal care, including nappy changing when needed.

You will be joining a highly experienced and welcoming nursery team who are well-established and committed to supporting both pupils and colleagues alike. The school has excellent outdoor facilities and a strong focus on wellbeing and professional development for staff.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience in Early Years or working with children with autism
• A calm, patient, and caring approach
• Confidence in supporting with personal care needs
• A genuine passion for making a difference in a child’s life

The School

This vibrant and inclusive three-form entry primary school is located in Harrow, North London. It prides itself on delivering a rich and imaginative curriculum that nurtures creativity and fosters a love of learning in every child. Set on a spacious site, the school benefits from excellent outdoor facilities including large playing fields, a dedicated sports area, and even a mini farm, providing unique opportunities for outdoor learning and enrichment. Staff wellbeing and professional development are a clear priority, with a supportive senior leadership team committed to helping all staff grow in their careers. Conveniently located, the school is easily accessible by both car and public transport.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a creative and nurturing school where your support will truly matter. Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your experience.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.