Special Needs Teaching Assistant

• Special Needs Teaching Assistant


• Start Date: September 2026


• Haringey, North London


• Full-time


• Ongoing contract

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Haringey is seeking a mature, resilient, and highly experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This rewarding role will involve providing tailored 1:1 support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), alongside delivering targeted interventions to support pupils' academic, social, and communication development.

The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual targets.

Morning Responsibilities Sessions 1 & 2

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil with an EHCP.


• Support language development and learning needs associated with dyslexia.


• Adapt learning activities and resources to maximise engagement and progress.

Session 3

• Support a Year 3 pupil with an EHCP and a range of additional needs, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Noonan syndrome, speech and language difficulties, and dyspraxia.


• Implement personalised strategies to support learning, communication, and emotional regulation.

Afternoon Responsibilities • Deliver targeted intervention programmes to support academic progress, communication skills, and social development.

• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff to inform future planning and support.

The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who can:

• Build positive and supportive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries.


• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.


• Promote engagement, confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.


• Work effectively alongside class teachers, the SENDCo, and external professionals.


• Use strong behaviour management strategies to support pupils with complex needs.


• Work confidently and independently on a 1:1 basis.

This is a challenging yet highly rewarding opportunity for a dedicated SEND professional who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children with additional needs.

The School This two-form entry primary free school, located in Muswell Hill, is a popular choice for families in the local area. The school fosters a creative, caring, and innovative approach to teaching and learning. Its dynamic leadership team encourages high expectations from both staff and pupils and has created a learning environment that nurtures creativity and curiosity. Staff are well supported and encouraged to pursue ongoing professional development.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity for an experienced SEND professional to make a meaningful difference in a supportive primary school environment. Please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant experience to be considered for this position.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

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