SEN Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (1:1) – Year 10 | Barnet, North London

Location: Barnet, London
Pay: £100–£101.10 per day
Job Type: Part-Time | Temporary
Start Date: September 2026

Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with significant experience and/or qualifications. 

Are you a caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting a student on a one-to-one basis?

Teach Now is working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Barnet to recruit a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a Year 10 student from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and thrive during the important transition into secondary education.

Whether youre an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to develop a career in education, SEND or child psychology, this role offers valuable experience within a supportive school environment.

The Role

Working closely with teaching staff and the schools SEND team, you will provide dedicated one-to-one support throughout the school day, helping your assigned student access learning and achieve their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support for a Year 10 student in lessons
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs and learning styles
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement
• Supporting social, emotional and academic development
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping the student remain focused in class
• Building a trusting and supportive relationship with the student
• Working collaboratively with teachers, the SEND department and parents where appropriate
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

Were looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and committed to supporting young people
• Confident communicating with students, staff and families
• Calm, resilient and proactive in their approach
• Passionate about inclusion and helping every student succeed

Essential Requirements
• Experience working with children or young people in a school, youth work, coaching, mentoring or similar setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable
• Experience supporting students with SEND
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD or other additional learning needs
• An interest in teaching, educational psychology or another education-related career

Why Join This School?

Youll become part of a friendly and supportive staff team that values inclusion and pupil wellbeing. The school offers:

• A welcoming and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Strong leadership and excellent SEND support
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on a young persons educational journey
• Valuable experience within a thriving secondary school

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