Reception Teaching Assistant

Reception Teaching Assistant – Camden – September 2026 A creative, inclusive primary and nursery school in Camden is seeking a Reception Teaching Assistant to support Reception-aged children with autism from September 2026. Set within the well-known Plimsoll Building, at the heart of the King’s Cross regeneration, this is a strong opportunity for a graduate considering Educational Psychology, Speech and Language, SEND or Primary Teaching. Reception Teaching Assistant role paying £90-100 per day PAYE Full-time, term-time only contract from September 2026 Valuable Early Years and autism experience in a school with 388 pupils on roll and capacity for 446 Work in an inclusive setting recognised as an Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence The school reports Reception outcomes above national and local expectations, with children leaving Early Years well-prepared for learning Support pupils with autism through routines, visuals, sensory strategies, communication support and positive interaction As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher, Inclusion Manager, SEND team and external professionals The school supports pupils with SEN, with a small number requiring EHCPs and close partnership work with Camden SEN services The successful Reception Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 and small-group support across learning, play, transitions and regulation Reception Teaching Assistant candidates must hold a strong degree, ideally 2:1 or above, and show patience, resilience and clear communication Previous experience with autism, SEND, Early Years, tutoring, mentoring, care or youth work is highly desirable This Reception Teaching Assistant role would suit a graduate who is proactive, calm and serious about gaining meaningful school-based experience Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Reception Teaching Assistant in Camden. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Reception Teaching Assistant role. INDCLASS41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15…