Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant

Reception SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Greenwich, South East London Contract: Full-time | Term-time only Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm Start Date: ASAP / September 2026 Pay: £108.35 per day Are you passionate about supporting young children with Special Educational Needs?

Pertemps Education Network is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Greenwich to recruit a dedicated Reception SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs during their crucial Early Years development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or a Psychology, Education or Early Years graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience within a primary school setting. The Role Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support to Reception pupils with additional needs.

Support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, communication needs and developmental delays. Promote early communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence.

Support learning through play-based activities and the EYFS curriculum. Implement personalised learning strategies under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO. Assist with personal care where required. Create a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Experience supporting children within Early Years, Reception or an SEN setting is desirable. A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. Knowledge or understanding of Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs or developmental delays.

Patient, empathetic, proactive and nurturing approach. Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies or Early Years graduates are encouraged to apply. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. Why Work with Pertemps Education Network?

Competitive daily pay. Access to rewarding opportunities within local primary schools. Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant. Valuable experience for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists and other education professionals.

Interested in making a meaningful difference during a child's early development? To apply, please contact Charlie Hayes on: E: (url removed) M: (phone number removed)...

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