Barnet, North West London
Full-Time | Long-Term Temporary | September 2026 Start
£100 – £101.50 per day
Term Time Only | 8:30am – 4:00pm
Teach Now is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and nurturing Church of England primary school in Barnet.
This close-knit primary school is known for its caring ethos, strong pastoral support, and high academic expectations. The school provides a welcoming environment where children are encouraged to grow in confidence, independence, and achievement.
The Role
You will work closely with a child in Year 3 with learning disabilities, providing consistent academic and emotional support throughout the school day. The role will involve helping the pupil access learning across the curriculum, with a particular focus on English and Maths.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support
• Adapting learning tasks to meet individual needs
• Supporting reading, writing, phonics, and numeracy development
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive routines
• Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
• Monitoring progress and contributing to observations and feedback
• Promoting a calm, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
• Has experience supporting children with SEN or learning disabilities
• Has strong English and Maths skills
• Is patient, proactive, and emotionally resilient
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Understands safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Is supportive of a values-led and inclusive school environment
What the School Offers
• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• A strong pastoral and community-focused ethos
• Well-behaved pupils and a positive learning environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a childs progress and confidence
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, with higher rates available for candidates with relevant experience or qualifications, pay in line with school expectations and AWR where applicable.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£100.00 - £104.00 per day