SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Barnet, London
Pay: £101.50 - £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to pupils with complex needs?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barnet is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide personalised support for two pupils with high Special Educational Needs in Year 1 and Year 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner who thrives on building meaningful relationships, promoting independence and helping children overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers, the SENCo and external professionals to deliver tailored support that enables pupils to access the curriculum, develop social and communication skills, and achieve their individual targets.

This is a long-term position where you will have the opportunity to support the same pupils throughout the academic year, making a genuine and sustained impact on their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with high SEN needs in Year 1 and Year 4.
• Deliver targeted interventions and implement individual support plans.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet specific learning needs.
• Support communication, emotional regulation, social interaction and positive behaviour.
• Use structured routines, visual supports and consistent strategies to maximise engagement.
• Monitor progress and contribute to pupil reviews through accurate observations and feedback.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism and confidentiality.

About You
• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEN in a UK primary school or specialist setting.
• Strong understanding of needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication and language difficulties, or developmental delay.
• Confident using behaviour support strategies and structured interventions.
• Patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Committed to inclusive education and helping every child achieve their potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What the School Offers
• A supportive and highly inclusive primary school environment.
• Strong leadership and an experienced SEN team.
• Ongoing guidance from the SENCo and senior leaders.
• Access to specialist SEN training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to build long-term relationships and make a meaningful difference to pupils lives.
• Full-time, term-time role starting September 2026.

If you are a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant with the experience, resilience and commitment to support pupils with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

Salary is 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.

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