• SEN Teaching Assistant
• 1:1 Support
• Haringey Primary School
• ASAP Start
• Ongoing Contract

A lovely primary school in Haringey is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support one child on an individual basis.

The Role

In this SEN Teaching Assistant position, you will provide 1:1 support to a Year 1 child with Autism who is currently non-verbal. The child requires consistent communication support, the use of Makaton, and a structured, visual approach to learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the child to access the curriculum

• Using Makaton and visual communication tools (visual timetables, now/next boards)

• Helping the child regulate emotions and engage positively with peers

• Providing calm, predictable routines throughout the school day

• Supporting the child both in class and during specialist intervention sessions

The school is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant with:

• Experience supporting children with Autism
• Experience working with non-verbal pupils, including the use of Makaton
• Familiarity with visual communication tools
• A calm, clear communication style
• Confident behaviour management and firm, consistent boundaries

This position is full-time, starting ASAP, on an ongoing contract until July 2025.

The School

This 2-form-entry primary free school in Muswell Hill is well-loved within the local community. The school promotes a creative, caring and innovative approach to teaching and learning. Staff benefit from strong leadership, high expectations and opportunities for continued professional development. The environment encourages curiosity, creativity and emotional wellbeing.

If you have the skills and experience listed and are excited to join a supportive and nurturing school team, we encourage you to apply now.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.