Barnet, London | £90–£100 per day | Full-Time, Temporary | Start Date: June 2026
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with experience in Early Years? We are working with a warm, welcoming primary school in Barnet that is looking for a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join their team.
This small, close-knit school caters for children aged 3–11 (including Nursery) and provides a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive, develop confidence and celebrate their individuality. The school is proud of its Good Ofsted rating and supportive, inclusive culture. Although the school has a Jewish ethos, staff from all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed and valued.
About the Role
As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will support the class teacher in delivering engaging EYFS learning opportunities while providing targeted support for two children with ASD and ADHD. One child is minimally verbal and has a short attention span, so experience supporting children with additional needs in an Early Years setting is essential.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• Experience working within an EYFS setting
• Experience supporting children with ASD and/or ADHD
• Knowledge of strategies to support children who are minimally verbal
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young childrens development
Why Join This School?
• Friendly and supportive leadership team
• Warm, caring and inclusive school community
• Small school environment where staff and pupils are well known to one another
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in childrens early development
• Welcoming staff team with a strong collaborative culture
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
£90.00 - £100.00 per day