SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Islington, North London
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Islington is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated support team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a genuine difference to the educational and personal development of pupils with additional needs.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to support pupils with a range of additional needs. Your role will involve helping pupils access the curriculum, build confidence and develop their independence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN
• Supporting children to engage positively with classroom learning
• Assisting with literacy, numeracy and other curriculum activities
• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and communication development
• Following individual support and learning plans
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff
• Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all pupils

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

• Caring, patient and approachable
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Calm and consistent when supporting challenging situations
• Previous experience working with SEN in a school setting is desirable, but relevant childcare or support experience will also be considered

Working Hours

Monday to Friday | 8:30am–4:00pm

If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive Islington primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity.