Location: Tottenham, N17
Start Date: September 2025
Working Pattern: Full-Time (Monday–Friday split across two children)
Daily Rate: £90–£110 PAYE
Contract: Long-term with a half-term probationary period

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in N17 is seeking a compassionate and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is a split role supporting pupils in both Year 2 and Year 5, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference across the school.

 The Role:

• Year 2 (Mon–Wed): One-to-one support for a pre-verbal child with Autism, focusing on communication strategies, sensory regulation and engagement in class routines.
• Year 5 (Wed–Fri): General classroom support with an emphasis on delivering calm, therapeutic responses to behaviour, building trust, and modelling positive routines.

You’ll work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to tailor support strategies, using your knowledge of Autism and positive behaviour approaches to meet each child’s needs.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, communication needs, or challenging behaviour
• Familiar with PECS, Makaton, or other non-verbal communication tools (advantageous)
• Calm, consistent and confident in behaviour management using a therapeutic approach
• Strong communication and adaptability to work across year groups
• Available to commit long-term from September

If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and ready to take on a meaningful role in a vibrant North London primary, we want to hear from you. Apply now to start making a difference this September.

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

For more info please contact Sade Akintola on 0203 657 8329.