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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    SEN Support

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £80 - £110 per day

  • Contact:

    Rebekkah Rice

  • Contact email:

    rebekkah@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    SNTAPBS25_1764088376

  • Published:

    about 3 hours ago

  • Duration:

    Ongoing

  • Expiry date:

    2025-12-25

  • Start date:

    02/01/2026

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

🌟 SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD Support (Year 1)
📍 Paddington, London
🕔 Full-Time | Immediate Start

A warm and inclusive primary school in Paddington is looking for a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a Year 1 classroom. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about helping young learners thrive both academically and emotionally.

About the Role

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASD in Year 1

  • Assist with tailored learning activities and differentiated tasks

  • Support social, emotional, and communication development

  • Work alongside the class teacher and SENCo to implement individual support plans

  • Help create a calm, positive, and structured learning environment

About the School

  • Located in the heart of Paddington with excellent transport connections

  • Friendly, nurturing staff team with strong inclusive values

  • Supportive leadership and ongoing training opportunities

Ideal Candidate

  • Experience working with children with ASD or other additional needs

  • Patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships

  • Confident supporting learning through play and structure

  • Able to follow guidance while using initiative

  • Passionate about making a meaningful difference

Why Apply?

  • Supportive school community

  • Opportunity to develop SEN skills

  • Meaningful, hands-on role helping young children grow

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%