Role: SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1)
Location: Primary School - Camden
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | 8:30am - 3:30pm
Immediate or September Start
A vibrant, creative and inclusive primary school in the heart of Camden is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs. You will work within a warm, nurturing community that celebrates diversity and places strong emphasis on curiosity, creativity and wellbeing.
About the Role
In this role, you will support a child on a one-to-one basis within a mainstream classroom. The pupil may have needs relating to autism, ADHD, or non-verbal communication, and will require consistent, thoughtful and personalised support. Your responsibilities will include -
- Supporting the pupil to access learning, participate confidently and develop independence.
- Using a range of strategies to support pupils with SEND, including visual aids, sensory tools and alternative communication methods.
- Working closely with class teachers, the SENCo, and external specialists to implement tailored learning and behaviour plans.
- Helping to meet EHCP targets through structured interventions and meaningful, high-quality support.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development.
- Contributing to a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that reflects the school's creative and community-driven ethos.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in supporting children with autism, ADHD or complex communication needs.
- Patient, calm, and able to use initiative when adapting support moment by moment.
- Skilled or willing to learn methods for supporting non-verbal pupils.
- A strong communicator who can work collaboratively with staff and parents.
- Positive, resilient and committed to helping every child thrive.
- Passionate about inclusive education and the belief that every child can achieve.
Why Horizon Teachers?
- We offer our support staff the highest rates up to £600 per week!
- Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles, please look at our 4.8 rated google reviews
- We offer free online Safeguarding Training Course to support you in your work in an educational setting!
- You will be paid the permanent equivalent for the job after 12 weeks, in many cases from day one.
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.
