SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools | Haringey | September 2026 Start

Location: Haringey, North London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Engage Education is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work in a number of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Haringey from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while gaining valuable experience within a supportive school environment.

Whether you’re an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, a graduate, or someone with a background in care, youth work, or support work, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including:
  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • ADHD
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
  • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and encourage participation in lessons.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Implement strategies set out in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), where appropriate.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents to ensure pupils receive the support they need.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Engage Education?

• September 2026 start.
• Long-term opportunities across a range of primary schools in Haringey.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Engage Education consultant.
• Excellent career progression into teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, or wider SEND support roles.

If you’re committed to supporting children with additional needs and want to make a lasting impact in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for SEND Teaching Assistant opportunities across Haringey.