SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: October 2026 Location: Harrow, London, UK Salary: £95–£100 per day Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Email: View email address on teach-now.co.uk Contact Name: Danna Crous About the Role: Help Year 3 pupils build confidence and independence as an SEN Teaching Assistant at a supportive primary school in Harrow. Working with children aged seven to eight, you will make learning accessible and encourage participation throughout the school day. Alongside the class teacher, you will adapt activities, reinforce key ideas and provide individual and small-group support. You will help pupils follow classroom routines and develop the confidence to tackle tasks independently. This SEN Teaching Assistant role suits someone patient, observant and enthusiastic about lower Key Stage 2. With an inclusive ethos and ambitious curriculum, the school offers opportunities to build positive relationships and see the impact of your support. Requirements: To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have: Experience supporting children with special educational needs in a primary school. A sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities. Clear spoken and written communication skills. The right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement. An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one before starting. Key Responsibilities: Support Year 3 pupils to access lessons and classroom activities. Adapt tasks with the class teacher to meet different learning needs. Provide individual and small-group support while encouraging independence. Maintain calm routines and a positive, inclusive learning environment. Observe progress and share feedback with the class teacher. Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain pupil confidentiality. Our client can offer you: A supportive primary school that values inclusive learning. Varied work across lessons, small groups and daily routines. Opportunities to develop your SEN support skills. Close collaboration with the class teacher. The chance to make a daily difference to pupils confidence and progress. 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 for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education. 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.