Specialist SEND TA | Barnet | September 2026 Start
Are you passionate about supporting young people with ASC and additional needs? Do you have the patience, resilience, and adaptability needed to succeed as a Specialist SEND TA while helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence?
A warm and inclusive secondary school in Barnet is seeking a resilient Specialist SEND TA to join their Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) from September 2026. This opportunity is ideal for a Specialist SEND TA who is passionate about supporting neurodiverse students within a specialist SEND environment.
As a Specialist SEND TA, you will support a small group of students with ASC across KS3 and KS4, some of whom may also have additional needs including ADHD. This role would suit a Specialist SEND TA who is child-centred and confident managing behaviour.
Why Join This School as a Specialist SEND TA?
- Gain specialist experience supporting students with ASC within an established ARP.
- Develop valuable skills in SEND support, behaviour management, and intervention delivery.
- Work alongside experienced SEND professionals and teaching staff.
- Make a meaningful difference to students’ confidence, independence, and progress.
The Role of a Specialist SEND TA
- Support students with ASC across KS3 and KS4 within the ARP and mainstream classroom environment.
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help students engage with learning and develop key skills.
- Deliver targeted interventions focused on communication, confidence, independence and emotional regulation.
- Use positive behaviour strategies to support students with their individual needs.
- Adapt your approach to meet different learning profiles and respond to changing situations.
Requirements
- A degree from a good university.
- Strong A-Level results demonstrating good academic ability.
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally within a school, youth, mentoring, care or similar setting.
- Confident managing behaviour and providing consistent, positive support.
If you are a committed Specialist SEND TA looking to make a real impact within an ARP setting, we would love to hear from you.