SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support – Medical & Wellbeing Focus)
Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 18/03/2026
Location: Islington, London, UK
Salary: £100–£110 per day
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates may be considered for candidates with substantial SEN or medical support experience. 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 vibrant and inclusive school in Islington for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with epilepsy.
This role is centred around ensuring the pupil’s safety, wellbeing, and full access to learning throughout the school day. The successful candidate will provide close monitoring, emotional reassurance, and a calm, responsive presence in the classroom and during wider school activities.
You will work collaboratively with teaching staff and the school’s medical team to maintain a safe and supportive environment, enabling the pupil to thrive both academically and socially.
The school itself reflects its local community in all its diversity and is housed in a stunning, modern building with state-of-the-art facilities and beautifully landscaped grounds. It is a forward-thinking setting with high aspirations for both pupils and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with epilepsy
• Monitor the pupil’s health and wellbeing throughout the school day
• Respond calmly and appropriately to any seizure-related or medical situations
• Support learning within the classroom, ensuring full curriculum access
• Offer emotional reassurance and encourage independence where appropriate
• Liaise effectively with teachers, SEN staff and the school’s medical team
• Promote inclusion and positive peer relationships
Requirements:
To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
• Experience supporting children or young people with epilepsy or other medical needs (desirable but not essential – training can be provided)
• A calm, confident and reassuring manner, particularly in health-related situations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents
• A caring, proactive and responsible approach
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Our client can offer you:
• A modern school environment with state-of-the-art facilities
• A diverse and welcoming community
• Support from an experienced leadership and medical team
• A positive and ambitious school culture
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a pupil’s daily school experience
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