SEN Teaching Assistant

Description:

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 1 Maternity Cover

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary – Maternity Cover

Start Date: 4 January 2027

Location: Islington, North London

Salary: £110–£120 per day

Salary is dependent on the candidates qualifications and experience.

Hours of work: Full-time; exact hours to be confirmed

About the Role:

A settled routine, a clear instruction, the reassurance to try again: your support can change how a child experiences school.

Teach Now is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming community primary school in Islington. Starting in January 2027, this maternity-cover placement involves supporting Year 1 pupils with high SEN needs throughout the school day.

Youll work closely with the class teacher and SEN team, adapting learning and helping children develop communication, confidence and independence. Building trusting relationships will be central to your role, alongside the patience to recognise progress at each childs pace.

The school promotes ambition, self-esteem, perseverance, independence, respect and enthusiasm. Staff work with families and specialist professionals to help pupils with SEND access a broad, balanced curriculum. This is an opportunity to bring consistency and encouragement to children during an important stage of their learning.

Requirements:

Previous experience supporting children with high SEN needs.

Experience in a primary setting, ideally Early Years or Key Stage 1.

Understanding of communication, sensory and emotional regulation needs.

Confidence adapting activities, using visual supports and following individual support plans.

A patient, resilient and proactive approach, with strong teamwork skills.

Availability from January 2027 and commitment throughout the maternity-cover placement.

Experience supporting autistic children or pupils with complex communication needs would be particularly valuable.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individual and small-group support as directed by the class teacher.

Adapt activities and resources so pupils can participate in classroom learning.

Use clear instructions, visual resources and agreed communication strategies.

Support emotional regulation, engagement and positive peer relationships.

Help children manage routines and transitions while encouraging independence.

Follow professional guidance and share observations with the teacher and SEN team.

Benefits – Our client can offer you:

A welcoming community school with a strong commitment to inclusion.

Close collaboration with the class teacher and SEN team.

Experience delivering personalised support within a Year 1 classroom.

A placement where you can build trusting relationships and provide continuity.

The opportunity to help children develop confidence and greater independence.

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 for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Apply below or contact Danna Crous at (url removed). Highlight your SEN experience and availability for a January start.

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