Location: Barnet, North London
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 8 September 2026
Pay: £90–£100 per day
Key stages: EYFS, KS1 and KS2
Teach Now is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide structured support for pupils with ADHD, SEMH needs and behaviours that can challenge.
The successful candidate will join a primary setting in Barnet where inclusion is taken seriously and support is planned around pupils’ individual needs. You will help children access learning, manage transitions and develop the self-regulation skills they need to participate successfully in school life.
This role calls for more than enthusiasm. You will need emotional resilience, excellent observation skills and the confidence to respond consistently when a pupil is anxious, impulsive or dysregulated.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small-group support
Break tasks into achievable steps and maintain pupils’ motivation
Use visual timetables, movement breaks and regulation strategies
Apply individual behaviour and support plans consistently
Recognise triggers and intervene before situations escalate
Use calm, respectful de-escalation techniques
Support pupils to repair relationships and return to learning
Record behaviour, progress and interventions objectively
Communicate effectively with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral team
Support safe transitions around the school
Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and risk-management procedures
Candidate Profile
We would like to hear from applicants who have:
Recent experience supporting pupils with ADHD, SEMH or behavioural needs
Strong behaviour-management and relationship-building skills
An understanding of trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practice
The ability to maintain firm, fair and predictable boundaries
Patience, self-awareness and resilience
A willingness to follow individual plans and accept professional guidance
A commitment to helping pupils develop independence
The right to work in the UK
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
Two satisfactory professional references
Training in positive handling, Team Teach, Autism, ADHD, restorative practice or emotional-literacy support would be advantageous.
What You Will Gain
Long-term experience in a focused SEN-support role
Guidance from experienced inclusion professionals
Opportunities to develop specialist behaviour-support skills
Clear systems for recording and reviewing pupil progress
The satisfaction of helping pupils achieve meaningful personal and academic milestones
Potential continuity for the full academic year, subject to school need and performance
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