Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Smart Teachers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a dedicated Year 2 SEN Teaching Assistant to work full-time from January to July 2026. The role requires supporting a pupil with ASD in a mainstream primary school in London, ensuring a supportive and effective learning environment. Candidates should have experience with primary aged children, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously as part of a team. The position offers a chance to join a professional team and engage in valuable educational support.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience with primary aged children is essential.
• Experience with pupils with ASD is preferred.
• Must be able to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil in Year 2 with ASD.
• Work collaboratively with staff and pupils.
• Implement strategies to support students' learning.

Skills

Experience working with primary aged children

Experience working with pupils with ASD

Ability to work on own initiative

Teamwork and strong communication skills

Empathy and caring attitude

Proactivity and adaptability

Job description

Year 2 SEN Teaching Assistant

Mainstream Primary School

Monday - Friday

January - July 2026

PAYE, NO umbrella companies

About the role

A mainstream primary school in Hackney are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching assistant to join their team on a full time basis from January 2026 - July 2026 supporting a pupil in Year 2 with ASD.

This is a great opportunity to join a strong team in a great school.

You should

• Have experience working with primary aged children
• Have experience working with pupils with ASD
• Be able to work on your own initiative, being able to identify where support is needed in the classroom and with the pupil
• Be able to work well in a team and have strong communication skills
• Be empathetic, caring, supporting and able to support children with different levels of needs
• Be proactive and able to adapt to the demands of a busy classroom
• Holding a relevant qualification is desirable but not essential

About the school

The school expects all staff to work collaboratively as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with staff and pupils.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Year 2 Teaching Assistant you will:

• Have a DBS on the updated service or be willing to apply for one

Salary

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

• Prior experience working with children

What Smart Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.