Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant

Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH Support)

Location: HaringeySalary: £95-£110 per day (dependent on experience)Start Date: September 2026Contract: Long-term, full-time

About the Role

Long Term Futures are working with a supportive and inclusive primary school in Haringey to appoint a Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding long-term role where you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide consistent, tailored support that helps the child engage positively with learning and school life.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs
• Building a strong, trusting relationship to support emotional regulation
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and routines
• Supporting access to the curriculum through differentiated approaches
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
• Promoting a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment

About the School

This is a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Haringey with a strong commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing. The school has a dedicated SEN team and a supportive leadership structure, ensuring staff are well-guided and resourced in their roles. Staff work collaboratively and benefit from a positive and professional working environment, with excellent transport links making the school easily accessible.

What's on Offer

• Long-term opportunity with potential for progression
• Supportive leadership and experienced SEN team
• Ongoing CPD and training in SEMH and behaviour support
• A friendly and collaborative staff environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on a child's development
• Convenient transport links

Why Long Term Futures?

• We specialise in long-term and permanent education recruitment
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Insight into the school and role before you start
• A consultative approach focused on finding the right fit
• Ongoing support and career guidance

Requirements

• Experience working with children with SEMH or behavioural needs
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Backgrounds in psychology, youth work, mental health, or related fields are highly desirable

Apply Now

If you're a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support a child with SEMH needs in a welcoming Haringey primary school, we'd love to hear from you.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.