SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (Year 5) – Autism Support

Location: Harrow, London
Salary: £85–£101 per day
Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary
Start Date: September 2026

Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with significant experience and/or qualifications. 

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Are you passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

Teach Now is recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil on a 1:1 basis in a friendly and inclusive primary school in Harrow. This is a long-term, full-time opportunity for someone who thrives on building positive relationships and making a meaningful impact every day.

The Role

As the pupils dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored academic and emotional support throughout the school day. Although the pupil is in Year 5, she is currently working at approximately a Year 1/2 level, so youll adapt learning activities, simplify tasks and deliver personalised support that builds confidence, independence and engagement.

Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, youll play a key role in creating an inclusive learning environment where the pupil can succeed alongside her peers.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Differentiate learning activities to meet the pupils individual needs and learning level.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school staff.
• Monitor progress and contribute to personalised learning strategies.
• Promote an inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive.

Requirements
• Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Essential: Strong experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Good understanding of adapting learning for pupils working below age-related expectations.
• Patient, calm and nurturing, with excellent behaviour management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer
• Competitive daily pay of £85–£101.
• Full-time, long-term role starting in September.
• A welcoming and supportive school with an inclusive ethos.
• Ongoing professional development and SEN training opportunities.
• Dedicated support from your Teach Now consultant throughout your placement.
• The chance to make a lasting difference to a childs education, confidence and future.

If youre an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with ASD experience and are looking for a rewarding role where your skills will have a real impact, 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.