Reception Teaching Assistant

Reception Teaching Assistant (SEN & Personal Care)
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, London
Start Date: July 2026
Contract: Full Time, Temporary
Salary: £16–£19 per hour
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Are you a caring and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young children with additional needs?

Teach Now is recruiting a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant (SEN & Personal Care) to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Fulham. This rewarding role involves providing 1:1 support for a Reception-aged pupil with additional needs, helping them settle into school life, develop confidence, and access learning successfully.

The school is looking for a compassionate and proactive individual who is comfortable supporting personal care needs and understands the importance of creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young learners.

The Role

As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support within a Reception classroom
• Support communication, engagement and emotional development
• Assist with personal care requirements when needed
• Encourage independence, social interaction and positive learning behaviours
• Support transitions, routines and structured learning activities
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider support team
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment

Requirements
• Previous experience supporting young children, ideally within EYFS or Reception
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN
• Comfortable carrying out personal care duties
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain calm, positive and supportive throughout the school day

Desirable Qualifications & Experience
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience supporting children with additional needs in a primary school setting

What We Offer
• Competitive pay of £16–£19 per hour
• Full-time position starting July 2026
• Supportive leadership team and experienced SEND staff
• Welcoming school community with a strong focus on inclusion
• Opportunity for a long-term placement within a highly regarded school
• Ongoing support from Teach Now throughout your placement

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.