SEN Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Specialist - Muswell Hill
A forward-thinking Primary School in Muswell Hill (Haringey/Bounds Green border) is urgently recruiting a high-level SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex behavioural and emotional needs. Due to the level of need in the provision, the SENCO is only seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant with significant, proven experience-someone who can hit the ground running from day one.
This SEN Teaching Assistant role involves working with children who require constant structure, calm, therapeutic language, and expert de-escalation strategies. Many pupils have experienced trauma and require a highly skilled SEN Teaching Assistant who understands behaviour as communication and can implement consistent, sensitive, trauma-informed responses.
Parents are heavily involved and have high expectations, meaning the successful SEN Teaching Assistant must demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and strong communication skills.
Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant:
Supporting pupils with severe behavioural and emotional needs
Delivering trauma-informed interventions and language
Using structured routines, sensory breaks, and therapeutic strategies
Working collaboratively with senior leaders and external agencies
Recording behaviour incidents accurately and professionally
Managing high-risk situations confidently and safely
Requirements for the SEN Teaching Assistant role:
Extensive SEN and behaviour experience
Trauma-informed/ therapeutic behaviour training
Team Teach or MAPA (highly desirable)
Ability to maintain authority while being warm and child-centred
Confidence to work with demanding parents
Excellent resilience and emotional regulation
The school is committed to safeguarding its pupils, and therefore only highly trained SEN Teaching Assistant candidates will be considered. This is a long-term, full-time position offering stability and professional development.
Role Overview:
Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Phase: Primary (KS1 & KS2 complex behaviour)
Location: Muswell Hill, North London
Start: Immediate
Contract: Long-term, full academic year
Pay: £90-£110 per day
If you are an experienced, confident, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant ready for a challenging but rewarding opportunity, apply now.
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Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
