SEN Teaching Assistant Full Time Permanent NEW

3 days ago

Tottenham, Greater London, United Kingdom Philosophy Education Full time
  • Year 4
  • Full-time
  • 8.30am – 4.00pm
  • Junior School
  • Haringey
  • Contract: Immediately – July 2026

A large, diverse junior school in the heart of North London, is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their Year 4 team to provide dedicated support for two pupils with significant SEN and SEMH needs.

The Role

In this role you will be working closely with two Year 4 pupils who require intensive, personalised support to access the curriculum and manage their behaviour and wellbeing within the school environment:

  • Pupil One: Has an EHCP, limited verbal communication skills, and requires comprehensive scaffolding across all school activities.
  • Pupil Two: Has experienced significant trauma, is diagnosed with autism, and has a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile. This pupil may demonstrate challenging and manipulative behaviours and requires an experienced TA who can confidently implement educational psychology behaviour plans.

The successful candidate will be warm, patient, and highly resilient, able to provide consistent, compassionate support. Experience working with children affected by trauma is essential. Candidates with a background as youth workers are especially encouraged to apply.

This role is offered on a full-time contract basis Immediately until July 2026. The hours are 8.30pm – 4.00pm. The school will offer an initial trial of 2 – 3 days to assess suitability and connection.

The School

This large junior school prides itself on its welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, catering to pupils from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. The school offers a supportive and enriching curriculum designed to promote academic, social, and personal growth. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, the school has a strong leadership team and invests in continuous professional development for all staff. Conveniently located near Crouch End, it is well served by local buses.

To apply for this role you must have

  • Extensive experience supporting children with complex SEN and SEMH needs, particularly those who have experienced trauma.
  • Ability to follow and implement detailed educational psychology plans and behaviour strategies.
  • Warm, approachable, and empathetic with excellent listening skills.

If you are a passionate, experienced Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact supporting pupils with high-level SEN/SEMH needs, please contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

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