SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Kentish Town

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 - Year
4)

Contract Type:
Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date:

30/03/2026

Location:

Camden, London, UK
Salary: £100 – £115 per day
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a primary school in Camden for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in Year 4 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The successful candidate will support the pupil’s emotional regulation, sensory needs, learning engagement and social development, helping her access the curriculum and participate positively in school life.

The role will involve delivering an individual support programme both in the classroom and through targeted interventions outside the classroom. The pupil is currently working within the Year 2–Year 3 academic range, and the Teaching Assistant will play a key role in supporting her progress, confidence and overall wellbeing.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• At least 2 years’ experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school setting

• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and social communication needs

• Experience or training supporting pupils with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

• Experience working 1:1 with a SEN pupil and delivering individual learning programmes and interventions

• Experience following SALT, OT and IEP targets under the guidance of the SENCo

• Knowledge of emotional regulation and sensory processing needs

• Understanding of de-escalation strategies and trauma-informed practice (Team Teach experience desirable)

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will need to be female as the position involves supporting a toileting programme and providing intimate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to help the pupil regulate emotions and manage anxiety or sensory overload.

• Use calm de-escalation strategies during periods of dysregulation.

• Support learning by adapting tasks and assisting with activities under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCo.

• Encourage engagement in learning using flexible, low-demand approaches.

• Support social communication and positive peer interactions.

• Implement sensory strategies and movement breaks where required.

• Provide support with toileting routines and intimate care when needed.

• Monitor progress and share updates with staff and parents.

Our Client Can Offer You

• A supportive and inclusive school environment

• A dedicated and experienced leadership team

• Opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience within Key Stage 2

• A collaborative staff team committed to pupil progress and wellbeing

• A positive and welcoming school community

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.

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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