Year 5 SEN Teaching Assistant

Year 5 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 supportive primary school in Hammersmith & Fulham to recruit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a Year 5 classroom.

The role will focus on supporting a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder alongside behavioural and trauma-related needs. The successful candidate will need to be calm, resilient and consistent, with the ability to build trust while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.

Key responsibilities include

Providing targeted 1:1 support within a Year 5 classroom

Supporting a pupil with autism, behavioural and trauma-related needs

Helping with emotional regulation and engagement in learning

Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

Supporting the pupil during transitions and challenging periods of the school day

Building a consistent and trusting relationship with the pupil

Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral teamThe Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting pupils with autism and challenging behaviour

Ideally has experience working with children who have experienced trauma

Is confident managing dysregulation and challenging situations

Can remain calm, patient and consistent

Understands the importance of boundaries, routine and relationship-based support

Is proactive, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a teamCandidates with backgrounds in SEN, behaviour mentoring, youth work, psychology, SEMH or similar settings are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

£110 - £125 per day, depending on experience

ASAP start

Full-time, long-term position

Supportive teaching and SEND team

Opportunity to develop specialist ASD, behaviour and trauma experience

Ongoing training and professional developmentWhy Long Term Futures?

Long Term Futures specialises in long-term and permanent education recruitment. We work closely with primary schools across London to connect experienced 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