Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Part-time (12:00pm – 3:15pm, afternoons only)
Start Date: ASAP
Camden, London
Ongoing contract
A welcoming primary school in Camden, London is seeking a mature and experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support for two pupils: one Year 1 child requiring help to complete physiotherapy exercises, and another Reception child with complex behavioural needs.
The RoleIn this part-time afternoon role, you will work closely with two children, supporting their individual needs. One child requires assistance with physiotherapy exercises alongside classroom learning, while the other child presents complex behavioural challenges typical of early years SEND support. You will receive training from the school in Number Fluency and Little Wandle phonics
to support their learning effectively.
This position requires patience, resilience, and confidence to work with children who have diverse and complex needs within a nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil completing physiotherapy exercises
Support a Reception pupil with complex behavioural needs, applying appropriate strategies
Participate in training for Number Fluency and Little Wandle programmes
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and SEND leadership to follow individual education plans
Maintain clear communication and accurate record-keeping
Adapt activities to meet the evolving needs of both pupils during the session
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience working with children with physical and behavioural SEND needs
Patience and ability to manage complex behaviour with clear boundaries
Willingness to undertake training in Number Fluency and Little Wandle
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Understanding of SEND strategies and individualised support
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