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SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 100 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Islington, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Islington
Salary: £100-£110
Hours of Work: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term Time Only)
Are you a resilient, compassionate, and experienced teaching assistant with a passion for helping children with Special Educational Needs thrive?
Teach Now is working with an outstanding, inclusive primary school located in the heart of Finsbury Park, Islington, known for its nurturing ethos, high expectations, and exceptional leadership team. We are looking for a dynamic SEN teaching assistant to join their Key Stage 2 team immediately.
The Role:
In this role, you will be working closely with a KS2 pupil (or small group) displaying demand avoidance and challenging behaviours. Your role will be key to helping them engage with learning, build trust, and make positive progress both emotionally and academically.
Your duties will include:
• Providing tailored 1:1 and group support to pupils with SEN
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and behaviour management
• Implementing individualised strategies to support emotional regulation and learning
• Collaborating with the SENCO, external agencies, and parents/carers
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience in every learner
The Ideal Candidate:
• Proven experience supporting children with demand avoidance, SEMH, or behavioural challenges
• Familiar with Key Stage 2 curriculum and intervention techniques
• Calm, patient, and consistent with a nurturing approach
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
• Holds an Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply)
• Available for an immediate trial
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing school that values its support staff and invests in their development. For the right candidate, the role may extend into the next academic year.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach Now are a widely recognised education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process:
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach Now directly.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education.
Good luck with your application. We look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
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