Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with challenging behaviours? Do you thrive in dynamic classroom environments where no two days are the same? Teach Now is seeking a confident, committed, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Hackney, supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and 2.
About the School
Set in a diverse and inclusive corner of Hackney, this small, community-focused school is known for its nurturing ethos and proactive approach to behaviour support. Staff work collaboratively, championing a whole-child philosophy with strong leadership and SEN expertise at its core. Whether you’re working 1:1 or within the classroom, you’ll be welcomed into a team that values emotional well-being as highly as academic progress.
The Role
As an SEN TA You will:
• Provide tailored support to students exhibiting behavioural challenges, either one-to-one or across small groups.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SEN professionals to implement consistent behaviour strategies.
• Assist in managing transitions, de-escalating situations, and building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help create a safe, engaging, and structured learning environment for all learners.
Requirements
• Proven experience supporting children with challenging behaviours.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support, emotional regulation, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Confident across both KS1 and KS2 settings.
• Resilient, empathetic, and calm under pressure.
Benefits
• Join a genuinely supportive school with a strong SEN and inclusion culture.
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
• A role that offers variety, purpose, and professional challenge.
• Fantastic Hackney location with excellent transport links.
Empower students to thrive—your impact starts this September.
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