• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Part-Time (5 mornings per week)
• Primary School
• Haringey, North London
• Start Date: ASAP

An inclusive and nurturing primary school in Haringey is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Reception-aged child with behavioural needs.

An inclusive and nurturing primary school in Haringey is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 child with additional behavioural needs.

This role involves supporting a Year 1 pupil who requires consistent, structured support to access learning and manage behaviour successfully. The child can display defiant and challenging behaviour, therefore a calm, patient, and empathetic approach is essential.

You will:

• Provide one-to-one support tailored to the pupil’s individual needs
• Support engagement with learning activities, both in and out of the classroom
• Encourage positive behaviour and social interactions with peers
• Implement behaviour strategies in line with school guidance
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents to ensure a consistent and joined-up approach
• Support the child’s emotional regulation and well-being

The school is looking for a confident and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Has previous experience supporting children with SEN and behavioural needs
• Is calm, resilient, and consistent in their approach
• Demonstrates a professional and child-centred attitude
• Is committed to inclusive education
• Part-time: 5 mornings per week
• Hours: 8:30am – 12:30pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Agency contract

This welcoming two-form entry free school in Muswell Hill is a popular choice for local families. The school prides itself on its creative, caring, and inclusive ethos, supported by a dynamic leadership team that values collaboration, high expectations, and ongoing professional development for staff.

 

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.