Reception SEN Teaching Assistant
Hammersmith & Fulham, West London
£110 – £125 per day | ASAP Start | Full-Time | Long-Term

About the Role
Long Term Futures are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hammersmith & Fulham to recruit a Reception SEN Teaching Assistant for an ASAP start.

The role will involve supporting children with additional needs within a Reception classroom, providing a mixture of 1:1 support, small group interventions and general classroom assistance.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to help pupils develop their communication, social interaction, independence and engagement with learning.
Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Supporting children with autism, speech and language needs and developmental delays
• Delivering targeted Early Years and SEN interventions
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Encouraging learning through play and continuous provision
• Supporting transitions, routines and positive behaviour
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team

The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who:

• Has experience working within Early Years, Reception or SEN
• Is confident supporting children with additional needs
• Is warm, patient and able to build positive relationships
• Understands the importance of play-based learning and child development
• Is proactive and actively engages with children throughout the day
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

Experience supporting autism or speech and language needs would be particularly beneficial.
What’s on Offer

• £110 – £125 per day, depending on experience
• ASAP start
• Full-time, long-term position
• Supportive Early Years and SEND team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Potential for a permanent opportunity

Why Long Term Futures?
Long Term Futures specialises in long-term and permanent education recruitment. We work closely with primary schools across London to connect talented support staff with roles where they can make a genuine impact.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.