Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Location: Barnet, London, UK
Salary: £90–£100 per day
Salary is dependent on experience, qualifications and the requirements of the school.
About the Role
Teach Now is recruiting a patient and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) for an inclusive secondary school in Barnet.
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support students across KS3 and KS4 who have autism and associated communication, sensory or social needs. You will work closely with teachers and the SEN team to help students access lessons, manage transitions and become more independent.
This role requires consistency, emotional awareness and the ability to build trust with young people while maintaining clear expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Providing individual and small-group support for students with ASD
Helping students understand lesson tasks and classroom instructions
Supporting communication, organisation and emotional regulation
Using visual timetables, structured routines and agreed support strategies
Encouraging independence and positive peer relationships
Supporting students during transitions and unstructured times
Recording progress and sharing relevant information with the SEN team
Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff
Requirements
Applicants should have:
Recent experience supporting children or young people with autism
Experience in a secondary school, specialist setting or youth environment
A calm, structured and consistent approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
An understanding of sensory needs and reasonable adjustments
A commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
The right to work in the UK
A relevant Teaching Assistant, autism-awareness or SEN qualification would be advantageous.
What the School Can Offer
A knowledgeable and supportive SEN department
Clear student-support plans and established routines
Relevant training and professional development
A welcoming and inclusive school community
A long-term opportunity to develop secondary SEN experience
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