SEND Teaching Assistant | Make a Difference Every Day | Islington

Location: Islington, North London
Job Type: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £95–£110 per day (depending on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to help every child reach their full potential?

We are working with a caring and inclusive primary school in Islington that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join its committed inclusion team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school that places inclusion, wellbeing and personalised learning at the heart of everything it does.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with additional needs to access learning and develop socially, emotionally and academically.

You will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs and other learning difficulties.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve communication, literacy, numeracy and social skills.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and emotional regulation.
• Adapt classroom activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals to support pupil progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, helping them develop confidence and independence.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children with SEND in a school, nursery, care or community setting.
• Is calm, patient and resilient when supporting children with additional needs.
• Can build trusting relationships with pupils and their families.
• Is an excellent team player with strong communication skills.
• Has a genuine passion for inclusive education.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.

Experience with sensory strategies, communication aids, Makaton, PECS or Team Teach is desirable but not essential.

Why Join This School?

• A nurturing and inclusive school with a strong commitment to SEND provision.
• A supportive leadership team that values staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities to receive specialist SEND training and CPD.
• Well-resourced learning environments designed to support pupils with additional needs.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can support children to overcome barriers to learning and celebrate their successes every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Islington.