SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Greenhill

SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School (KS4)

Are you a patient, proactive, and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a young person’s education? This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive secondary school in Harrow, working 1:1 with a KS4 student with ADHD and helping them thrive both academically and emotionally.

The school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral support, and commitment to meeting the needs of every learner. Staff work closely as a team to provide consistency, structure, and encouragement—creating an environment where students feel safe, understood, and motivated to succeed.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in the student’s day-to-day learning and development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support to a KS4 student with ADHD

• Supporting focus, engagement, and positive behaviour in lessons

• Helping adapt learning materials to meet individual needs

• Encouraging independence, confidence, and self-regulation

• Working closely with class teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams

• Monitoring progress and contributing to support strategies

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit someone who:

• Has experience working with SEN, particularly ADHD

• Has previous experience in a secondary school setting (preferred)

• Is calm, resilient, and highly empathetic

• Can build strong, trusting relationships with students

• Is reliable, organised, and committed to inclusion

Why Apply?

• Competitive daily rate of £90–£100

• Term-time only hours for a healthy work-life balance

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through 1:1 support

• Supportive school environment with experienced SEN professionals

• Ongoing guidance and support from Teach Now throughout your placement

If you’re passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want a role where your work truly matters, this could be the perfect opportunity for 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