Teach Now is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive primary school in Brent (NW2) this September. This is a unique opportunity to support a young student in Key Stage 1 who is currently finding the mainstream classroom environment challenging due to complex needs including ASD, ADHD, and demand avoidance behaviours.

This role requires someone patient, resilient, and skilled in working 1:1 with children who need a highly individualised and therapeutic approach to learning and engagement. You’ll be an essential part of this child's journey, helping them access learning, regulate emotions, and develop confidence within a structured and caring school environment.

About the School:

The school is a nurturing, community-focused setting where staff work together to foster curiosity, creativity, and emotional intelligence. The team is highly supportive and passionate about inclusive education. Staff wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to a pupil with complex SEN needs

• Implement behaviour and emotional regulation strategies

• Adapt and scaffold learning materials under teacher direction

• Maintain strong communication with SENCO, class teacher, and parents

• Monitor and record progress and share regular updates

• Support social development and manage sensory needs where applicable

Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, or similar needs

• SEN qualifications or relevant training (e.g., Team Teach, PECS, Makaton, MAPA)

• Excellent behaviour management and emotional regulation skills

• A nurturing, calm and proactive approach

• Right to work in the UK and DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates

• Supportive and inclusive school team

• Opportunities for further SEN training and CPD

• Strong leadership and collaborative culture

• Excellent transport links (Brent NW2)

If you’re ready to make a real impact in a child’s life and join a caring school that values SEN expertise, we’d 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