SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Now are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a warm, inclusive and well-regarded primary school in Hammersmith & Fulham. We are seeking a compassionate, confident and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a non-verbal child with ASD in Reception. This is a part-time afternoon role, ideal for a practitioner who is nurturing, patient and able to build strong, trusting relationships with young children. You will be joining a friendly and collaborative Early Years team who are deeply committed to supporting every child’s individual needs. The school is known for its child-centred ethos, strong SEND support, and excellent communication between staff and families. Your role will play a vital part in ensuring the child can fully access learning, play and daily routines in a safe, predictable and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support for a non-verbal child with ASD during afternoon sessions
• Support communication using strategies such as visuals, gestures, routines and modelling
• Assist with engagement in play-based learning, sensory activities and structured tasks
• Help the child manage transitions, emotional regulation and changes in routine
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement individualised strategies
• Maintain a calm, patient and positive presence at all times
• Ensure safeguarding, safety and wellbeing remain the highest priority

Requirements

• Experience supporting children with ASD, particularly non-verbal communication needs (essential)
• Previous Early Years or Reception class experience (highly desirable)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Calm, reliable and nurturing approach
• Ability to commit to afternoon sessions consistently
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

If you have the passion, experience and commitment to support a young child with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance