SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a patient, resilient, and empathetic Teaching Assistant who’s passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their full potential? A friendly and inclusive primary school in North West London (Harrow) is looking for a skilled SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil with ASD, ADHD, and oppositional defiance.

This is a rewarding, full-time role for someone who thrives on building meaningful connections, encouraging positive behaviour, and making a real difference to a child’s learning and emotional development.

About the Role:

You’ll work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and pastoral team to provide structured, consistent support tailored to the pupil’s individual needs. Your day-to-day will include:

• Building trust and rapport to help the pupil engage confidently in learning.

• Implementing behavioural, emotional, and sensory strategies that promote focus and self-regulation.

• Supporting transitions, social interactions, and emotional expression throughout the school day.

• Encouraging independence, resilience, and positive communication.

• Working collaboratively with staff and parents to ensure consistency and progress.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, ODD, or emotional/behavioural needs.

• Confident in applying de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies.

• Ideally holds Team Teach or similar training (or open to completing it).

• Calm, nurturing, and adaptable — able to respond thoughtfully to challenges.

• A strong communicator and reliable team player with excellent initiative.

What the School Offers:

• A warm, inclusive, and supportive team dedicated to child wellbeing.

• Access to ongoing CPD and training, including behaviour and SEN-focused courses.

• A positive environment where every staff member is valued and supported.

• The opportunity to make a genuine, long-term difference in a child’s school journey.

If you’re passionate about helping children with additional needs succeed both academically and emotionally, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your SEN career.

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.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.C