SEND Teaching Assistant (KS1 & KS2) - Islington ⭐⭐
📍 Location: Islington, London
🗓 Start Date: ASAP
⏰ Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
📄 Contract: Long-term
💷 Pay: £90-£105 per day (PAYE)
Are you a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term role?
A warm, inclusive, and supportive primary school in Islington is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to work across KS1 and KS2, supporting pupils with additional needs to access learning, build confidence, and make meaningful progress.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that places a strong emphasis on inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and collaboration, and truly values the impact of its support staff.
About the role
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils across KS1 and KS2
Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver IEPs and targeted interventions
Adapting learning resources to ensure lessons are accessible, engaging, and inclusive
Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, independence, and confidence
Supporting communication, sensory needs, and social skills development
Contributing to a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment
Monitoring progress and sharing observations with teaching staff and parents
About you
Previous experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, ideally within KS1 and/or KS2
Strong understanding of SEND strategies and inclusive practice
Calm, patient, and empathetic approach to behaviour and emotional needs
Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting children
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact within a supportive primary school, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Apply today to join a welcoming and forward-thinking school community where your role truly matters.
This role is being supported by SANZA Teaching Agency.
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SANZA Teaching Agency is part of the Abaco Group and a sister company to Tradewind Recruitment