SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 – Year 2)
Islington, London | Part-time (Thursdays & Fridays), Temporary
Are you an energetic, compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding part-time role in a school where inclusion truly comes first? This welcoming Church of England primary school in Islington is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil every Thursday and Friday from January.
Serving a vibrant inner-city community, this well-regarded school is a place where curious minds, kind hearts and big dreams come to life. Children are at the heart of everything the school does, and staff work together to provide a safe, nurturing and ambitious learning environment where every child is supported to succeed.
About the role
You will work 1:1 with a non-verbal pupil in Year 2. The child is active and may attempt to run off, so this role is ideal for someone who is physically active, alert and confident managing movement around the classroom and school. No intimate or personal care is required.
Your role will include:
• Supporting the pupil to access learning and engage positively in class
• Helping them follow routines and transitions throughout the school day
• Encouraging communication, interaction and positive relationships with peers
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team to implement support strategies
The ideal candidate will:
• Have experience supporting children with SEN, ideally non-verbal pupils in EYFS or KS1
• Be calm, patient, consistent and nurturing in their approach
• Be confident, proactive and able to respond quickly when needed
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative, supportive team
• Be reliably available every Thursday and Friday
What the school offers
• A warm, inclusive and supportive staff culture
• Strong leadership and a clear commitment to SEN provision
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in a child’s daily school experience
If you’re looking for a fulfilling part-time role in an inspiring Islington school, we’d love to hear from you.
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