A highly inclusive and supportive primary school in Islington is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This role will involve providing 1:1 support for a child in KS2 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them access learning, develop social communication skills, and manage behaviour positively within a nurturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about special educational needs, whether you have school-based experience, a background in youth work, social care, or are keen to develop within a SEND support role.
The successful candidate will:
Provide 1:1, consistent, and proactive support for a KS2 child with autism
Assist with classwork, communication strategies, and behaviour regulation
Help deliver targeted interventions for both social and academic development
Collaborate closely with the school's SENCO, teaching staff, and outside professionals
Play a key role in creating an inclusive, positive learning environment
Essential Requirements:
Experience supporting children with additional needs or a strong willingness to learn
Team Teach training is desirable (or willingness to train)
A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with confident behaviour management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Background in youth work, support work, or social care highly beneficial
Available for a full-time, term-time position starting September 2025
What the school offers:
A welcoming, values-led school community with a strong focus on inclusion
Experienced SEN team and supportive leadership
Ongoing CPD opportunities, including behaviour management and autism training
Potential for a long-term or permanent role for the right person
To Apply:
If you're enthusiastic about supporting pupils with special educational needs and ready to make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV today - interviews to be arranged for the summer term.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
