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: charlie.hayes@pertempseducation.co.uk
M: 07758 135 941