Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Edgware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a General Teaching Assistant for a Year 3 class in Harrow. This role involves supporting students with special educational needs through structured interventions and effective communication. Candidates should have recent experience in Key Stage 2 and confidence in supporting pupils with autism. This position offers £100 - £120 per day and opportunities for professional development and additional responsibilities.

Benefits

Regular mentoring from the inclusion team

Ongoing CPD in communication strategies

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Key Stage 2, ideally within Year 3.
• Skilled in supporting a pupil with autism.
• Organised record-keeper who can track outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured speech and language interventions for pupils.
• Support a pupil with autism using established routines.
• Communicate with parents and outside professionals.

Skills

Experience in Key Stage 2

Confidence in delivering speech and language activities

Creating structured, low-arousal environments

Familiarity with PECS, Makaton or TEACCH

Team Teach or positive handling training

Job description

General Teaching Assistant - Year 3 with SEN Responsibilities - Harrow

Salary: £100 - £120 per day | Start date: ASAP | Contract: Long term, full time

About the Role

We are appointing a versatile General Teaching Assistant to work in a Year 3 class at a welcoming mainstream primary school in Harrow. Alongside core classroom support-preparing resources, circulating during lessons and guiding table groups-you will take lead responsibility for two targeted SEN pathways. You will deliver structured speech and language interventions for one pupil, implementing therapist-led programmes, embedding visuals and Now and Next routines, modelling language and scaffolded sentences, and monitoring progress against clear targets. You will also support another pupil with autism, establishing predictable routines, using social stories and sensory breaks, applying strategies such as Zones of Regulation and calm de-escalation, and liaising daily with the class teacher and SENCo to review triggers, adaptations and next steps. Strong communication with parents and outside professionals is a key part of the role.

About the School

Inclusive, community-focused primary with a well-established SEN provision

Leadership team that prioritises coaching, wellbeing and high-quality training

Excellent transport links across Harrow, including Harrow-on-the-Hill (Metropolitan Line and National Rail), Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo Line and Overground), North Harrow and West Harrow, plus frequent bus routes

What We're Looking For

• Recent experience in Key Stage 2, ideally within Year 3
• Confidence delivering speech and language activities and supporting a pupil with autism
• Skilled at creating structured, low-arousal environments and using positive behaviour strategies
• Familiarity with PECS, Makaton or TEACCH is desirable
• Team Teach or other positive handling training is an advantage but not essential
• Organised record-keeper who can track outcomes and contribute to review meetings

What's on Offer

• £100 - £120 per day, paid weekly
• ASAP start in a long-term post with scope to grow into added responsibility such as HLTA or SEN lead
• Ongoing CPD in communication strategies, autism support and behaviour management, with regular mentoring from the inclusion team

Why Long Term Futures?

We specialise in long-term education recruitment, matching committed professionals with schools where they can develop and have impact. Expect straight-forward guidance, regular check-ins and roles that align with your strengths.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in psychology, speech and language, education, youth work or mental health, as well as experienced TAs ready to take the next step.

Location

Location: Harrow, London | Salary: £100 - £120 per day | Start: ASAP | Year group: Year 3, Key Stage 2