Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School (EYFS, KS1 and KS2)
Location: Islington, North London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time (Mon-Fri, 08:30am-3:45pm)
Pay: £95-£100 per day (PAYE) with a pay rise after 12 weeks
Contract Length: Until July 2026

Are you a passionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children?

SANZA Teaching Agency is delighted to be supporting a warm and inclusive primary school in Islington that is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025 until the end of the academic year in July 2026.

This full-time opportunity involves working across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, providing 1:1 and small group support to children with a range of special educational needs. The successful candidate will have the chance to support pupils at various stages of their learning journey, from early years through to upper primary.

The role of a SEND Teaching Assistant in this setting will involve:

  • Supporting children with additional needs across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

  • Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and adapting resources

  • Implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets

  • Promoting inclusion and helping children develop socially, emotionally, and academically

  • Working closely with the school SENCO, parents, and external specialists

To be successful in this SEND Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

  • Previous experience supporting SEND pupils in a primary school, particularly across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

  • A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Confidence working independently and as part of a team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nurturing school environment and to gain experience working with children across the full primary age range - EYFS, KS1 and KS2 - in a meaningful and rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant position.

If you're a committed SEND Teaching Assistant eager to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, apply today!

For more information or to apply, please contact Alex at SANZA Teaching Agency via alex.frost@sanzateaching.com or respond directly to this advert.

SANZA Teaching Agency are part of the Abaco Group and sister company to Tradewind Recruitment.