Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background in autism support? This welcoming, forward-thinking non-denominational three-form entry community school in Barnet is seeking a calm, knowledgeable and confident SEN / Autism Support Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.
This is a school where inclusion is central to everyday practice. Autism is a significant and well-understood part of the school’s SEN provision, and staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel supported, understood and able to succeed. The school is housed in a fantastic modern building, offering a spacious, well-resourced and fully accessible learning environment. The grounds are equally impressive, with beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces that enhance learning, play and wellbeing. An on-site resourced provision for pupils with physical disabilities and a pre-school assessment centre for children with complex needs further reflect the school’s inclusive ethos.
About the role
This is a rotational SEN support role, rather than being fixed to one class all day. You will support two verbal autistic pupils:
• One in Year 2
• One in Year 5
Both pupils access learning differently from their peers and require adapted work and thoughtful support to manage classroom demands.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing in-class support to autistic pupils during lessons
• Supporting pupils to complete adapted or differentiated work
• Helping pupils step out of class appropriately to regulate when needed
• Using calm, consistent and low-level behaviour management strategies
• Supporting social understanding and classroom routines
• Working flexibly across classes as part of a wider SEN team
The ideal candidate will:
• Have proven experience supporting autistic children in school settings (essential)
• Use appropriate, respectful language and strategies when working with autistic pupils
• Be calm, patient and emotionally attuned
• Understand autism presentation, regulation needs and sensory differences
• Be confident working independently while collaborating closely with staff
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school with outstanding facilities, a clear SEN vision and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.
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.
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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
£95.00 - £100.00 per day