Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in England is urgently seeking a high-level SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex behavioural and emotional needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SEN and behaviour, alongside the ability to work collaboratively with parents and staff. This is a long-term, full-time role based in Muswell Hill, offering competitive pay and professional stability.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have complex behavioural and emotional needs.
• Ability to implement trauma-informed responses.
• Confidence in collaborating with demanding parents.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe behavioural and emotional needs.
• Deliver trauma-informed interventions.
• Use structured routines and therapeutic strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and external agencies.
• Record behaviour incidents accurately.
• Manage high-risk situations confidently.

Skills

Extensive SEN and behaviour experience

Trauma-informed/therapeutic behaviour training

Team Teach or MAPA

Excellent resilience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Forward‑thinking Primary School in Muswell Hill

A forward‑thinking Primary School in Muswell Hill (Haringey/Bounds Green border) is urgently recruiting a high‑level SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex behavioural and emotional needs. Due to the level of need in the provision, the SENCO is only seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant with significant, proven experience – someone who can hit the ground running from day one.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role involves working with children who require constant structure, calm, therapeutic language, and expert de‑escalation strategies. Many pupils have experienced trauma and require a highly skilled SEN Teaching Assistant who understands behaviour as communication and can implement consistent, sensitive, trauma‑informed responses. Parents are heavily involved and have high expectations, meaning the successful SEN Teaching Assistant must demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting pupils with severe behavioural and emotional needs
• Delivering trauma‑informed interventions and language
• Using structured routines, sensory breaks, and therapeutic strategies
• Working collaboratively with senior leaders and external agencies
• Recording behaviour incidents accurately and professionally
• Managing high‑risk situations confidently and safely

Requirements for the SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• Extensive SEN and behaviour experience
• Trauma‑informed/therapeutic behaviour training
• Team Teach or MAPA (highly desirable)
• Ability to maintain authority while being warm and child‑centred
• Confidence to work with demanding parents
• Excellent resilience and emotional regulation

The school is committed to safeguarding its pupils, and therefore only highly trained SEN Teaching Assistant candidates will be considered. This is a long‑term, full‑time position offering stability and professional development.

Role Overview:

Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Phase: Primary (KS1 & KS2 complex behaviour)

Location: Muswell Hill, North London

Start: Immediate

Contract: Long‑term, full academic year

Pay: £90‑£110 per day

If you are an experienced, confident, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant ready for a challenging but rewarding opportunity, apply now.

Reeson Education

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the core values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long‑term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07.