SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Barnet, London
Pay: £90–£100 per day
Job Type: Full Time | Long Term | Temporary
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting Key Stage 2 pupils in a UK primary school?

Teach Now is looking for a caring, patient and proactive 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil with ADHD at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barnet. This rewarding long-term opportunity is ideal for someone with proven experience working with children with ADHD who can build positive relationships, encourage engagement and help a child develop the confidence and strategies needed to succeed in the classroom.

Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team, you'll play a vital role in helping the pupil stay focused, access learning and reach their full potential, while also contributing to the wider classroom environment.

The Role
As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 5 pupil with ADHD.

Adapt learning activities and break tasks into manageable steps to maintain engagement.

Use effective ADHD support strategies, including movement breaks, visual prompts and positive reinforcement.

Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence in learning.

Deliver small-group interventions when required.

Support the class teacher with classroom activities and pupil progress.

Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and parents to provide consistent support.

About You
The ideal 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

Essential: Strong experience supporting pupils within Key Stage 2 in a UK primary school.

Essential: Proven experience working with children with ADHD, with a good understanding of strategies that promote engagement, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Experience supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis.

A calm, patient and resilient approach to behaviour management.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

The ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs and support pupils in reaching their potential.

Confidence delivering interventions and supporting whole-class learning when required.

A genuine passion for helping children achieve both academically and personally.

What You'll Receive

Competitive daily pay of £90–£100.

A full-time, long-term position starting in September.

A supportive and experienced leadership team.

Ongoing guidance and professional development opportunities.

A welcoming school with a strong commitment to inclusion.

Dedicated support from your Teach Now consultant throughout your placement.

If you're an experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant with solid KS2 experience in a UK primary school and a proven track record of supporting pupils with ADHD, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a fantastic school where you can make a genuine difference every day.

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