SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Harrow, London
Pay: £80–£105 per day
Job Type: Full Time | Long Term | Temporary
Start Date: September 2026

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.

3 SEN Teaching Assistant positions available

Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?

Teach Now is recruiting three SEN Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Harrow this September. These long-term, full-time opportunities involve supporting children in Reception and Year 1, helping pupils with a range of additional needs thrive both academically and socially within a nurturing classroom environment.

Unlike traditional 1:1 roles, youll work flexibly within the classroom, delivering targeted support to individuals and small groups while promoting inclusion, independence and confidence.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children with Autism (ASC), Speech & Language Needs, SEND, SEMH and social communication difficulties.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning activities.
• Use visual supports, structured routines and positive behaviour strategies to engage pupils.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals to support individual learning plans.
• Help pupils develop confidence, communication skills and independence.
• Support personal care where required for one of the available positions (training provided).

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND within a UK primary school or early years setting.
• Experience with Autism, speech and language needs, social communication difficulties or SEMH.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence supporting children individually and in small groups.
• A genuine passion for inclusive education and helping every child reach their full potential.
• Willingness to provide personal care if required for the complex needs role.

What Youll Receive

If youre an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and inclusive primary school, wed 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.

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.