Job Description

• Special Needs Teaching Assistant
• Start Date: September 2026
• Haringey, North London
• Full-time
• Ongoing contract

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Haringey is seeking a mature, resilient, and highly experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This rewarding role will involve providing tailored 1:1 support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), alongside delivering targeted interventions to support pupils' academic, social, and communication development.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual targets.

Sessions 1 & 2

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil with an EHCP.
• Support language development and learning needs associated with dyslexia.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to maximise engagement and progress.

Session 3

• Support a Year 3 pupil with an EHCP and a range of additional needs, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Noonan syndrome, speech and language difficulties, and dyspraxia.
• Implement personalised strategies to support learning, communication, and emotional regulation.

• Deliver targeted intervention programmes to support academic progress, communication skills, and social development.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff to inform future planning and support.

The school is looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who can:

• Build positive and supportive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Promote engagement, confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work effectively alongside class teachers, the SENDCo, and external professionals.
• Use strong behaviour management strategies to support pupils with complex needs.
• Work confidently and independently on a 1:1 basis.

This is a challenging yet highly rewarding opportunity for a dedicated SEND professional who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children with additional needs.

This two-form entry primary free school, located in Muswell Hill, is a popular choice for families in the local area. The school fosters a creative, caring, and innovative approach to teaching and learning. Its dynamic leadership team encourages high expectations from both staff and pupils and has created a learning environment that nurtures creativity and curiosity. Staff are well supported and encouraged to pursue ongoing professional development.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity for an experienced SEND professional to make a meaningful difference in a supportive primary school environment. Please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant experience to be considered for this position.