Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Harrow on a full-time, long-term basis.

About the role

As a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to provide targeted support to pupils with a range of additional needs. This may include one-to-one support or working with small groups, helping pupils access the curriculum, and supporting their social, emotional, and behavioural development. The role requires confidence, patience, and a consistent, nurturing approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN

• Supporting the implementation of EHCPs and individual support plans

• Assisting with learning activities and differentiated tasks

• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion within the classroom

• Working closely with teachers, SENCo, and external professionals

• Ensuring safeguarding and school policies are followed at all times

About the school

The school is a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Harrow, with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and high-quality SEN provision. The leadership team is supportive and values experienced SEN staff, ensuring clear communication, guidance, and a positive working environment.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Primary SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant in a primary school (required)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term role

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Previous experience working at schools
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Right to work in the UK

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected] .