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Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 95 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Islington, London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School in Islington

📍 Location: Islington, North London
 🗓 Start Date: January 2026
 🕒 Hours: Full-time, 8:30am - 4:00pm (Term time only)
 💷 Pay: £95-£100 per day (PAYE)

SANZA Teaching Agency is excited to be working with a lovely one-form entry primary school in Islington, who are seeking a dedicated and skilled SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support children who need additional help to succeed, while working in a caring, inclusive school community. You will be providing 1:1 support to pupils in both KS1 and KS2, helping them engage, progress, and feel confident within the classroom environment.

The school is known for its nurturing ethos, enthusiastic staff team, and strong commitment to supporting the whole child. They are now looking for someone who is compassionate, proactive, and deeply passionate about SEND education.

Key Responsibilities

As the school's SEND Teaching Assistant, your role will include:

Offering 1:1 SEND support to pupils across KS1 and KS2

Delivering targeted intervention sessions tailored to individual learning needs

Supporting children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, SLCN, learning delays and SEMH needs

Helping pupils access the curriculum using creative, structured and personalised approaches

Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to follow personalised plans and strategies

Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development

Creating and adapting resources to support children's learning

Contributing to progress reviews and maintaining accurate records

Building trusted, positive relationships with pupils, staff and families

Promoting independence, resilience and confidence in every child you support

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Proven experience working with SEND pupils (primary, secondary or SEN school experience accepted)

A patient, calm and supportive approach

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

Confidence delivering interventions and personalised support

A genuine passion for inclusion, child development and making learning accessible for all

Flexibility, resilience and a positive attitude

This role offers the chance to make a real difference to a child's school experience while becoming part of a dedicated and friendly school community.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with additional needs and want to join a wonderful Islington primary school, we would love to hear from you.

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Join SANZA Teaching Agency and help shape brighter futures for children who deserve the very best support

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