Description
SEND Teaching Assistant
Primary School – Islington
Start: September 2025 or earlier
£90-£110 per day (PAYE)
Full-time | Long-term | Potential for permanent placement
SANZA Teaching Agency is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Islington to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment that puts children’s wellbeing and development at the heart of everything they do.
The role is set to begin in September 2025, though the school is open to an earlier start date for the right candidate. You will be supporting children with special educational needs across a range of year groups, helping them to access learning and make meaningful progress.
Role Highlights:
Full-time SEND TA role in a vibrant Islington school
Providing targeted support to pupils with a variety of SEND needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties
Working both 1:1 and in small group interventions
Collaborating with class teachers, the SENCO, and external specialists
Delivering tailored support aligned with EHCPs
Long-term contract with opportunity to go permanent
Daily rate: £90-£110 (PAYE)What We’re Looking For:
Essential: Prior experience supporting children with special educational needs in an educational or learning-focused setting
Empathetic, proactive, and confident in adapting to different needs and behaviours
Skilled in building rapport with pupils and maintaining a calm, positive presence
Strong understanding of SEND best practice and inclusive education
Desirable: Relevant SEND or education-related qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning, CACHE, Makaton, PECS)
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needsWhy Join This School?
Inclusive, nurturing, and community-driven ethos
Ongoing support and professional development offered
Dynamic and collaborative staff team
Excellent public transport links throughout Central and North LondonInterested? Let’s Talk!
If you are looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs and want to join a positive and forward-thinking primary school, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact SANZA Teaching Agency today to apply or find out more:
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SANZA Teaching Agency is proud to be a Sunday Times Top 100 employer. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references
