Job Description

Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant - Camden (SEN Unit)
Location: Camden
Contract: ASAP - July 2026 (with potential to extend)
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, full-time, term-time only
Setting: Early Years SEN Unit
Salary: £95 - £105 per day (depending on experience)

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a well-resourced and nurturing Early Years SEN Unit in Camden, supporting young children with complex needs including Autism (ASD), communication delays, sensory needs and global developmental delay. The school is seeking a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist team.

Most children in the unit are pre-verbal, and the school uses a range of communication and engagement approaches such as PECS, Attention Autism, sensory play and structured routines to support their development.

About the Role

  • Long-term position within an Early Years SEN Unit

  • Supporting pre-verbal children with Autism and significant communication needs

  • Using PECS, visual supports, modelling, sensory regulation and structured routines

  • Delivering Attention Autism activities, sensory sessions and providing 1:1 support

  • Assisting with personal care, including toileting, changing and feeding

  • Creating a consistent, calm and nurturing environment

  • Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the SENCO

  • No formal childcare qualifications required

  • A passion for SEN and a willingness to learn are essential

Compliance Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Two recent references (education or care-based preferred)

  • Full, up-to-date CV

  • Proof of address and photo ID

  • Overseas police check if applicable

  • Safeguarding training (provided by Tradewind if needed)

The Ideal Candidate Will

  • Be patient, calm and enthusiastic about supporting children with complex needs

  • Have experience with ASD, pre-verbal communication, PECS or sensory strategies (desirable)

  • Be confident supporting with personal care

  • Have strong behaviour support skills and an understanding of emotional regulation

  • Be proactive, reliable and able to follow structured routines

  • Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families

  • Bring creativity, warmth and consistency to the environment

If you are passionate about supporting young children with Autism in a specialist Early Years setting, the school would be pleased to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV to zoe.mobbs@twrecruitment.com or call 0207 845 5450 (Option 4 for SEN).