SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (Year 2 & Year
6)

Location:

Barnet, London
Salary: £90–£100 per day
Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary

Start Date:

1 September 2026

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

Are you a patient, compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine impact every day?

Teach Now is recruiting for a rewarding opportunity in a welcoming primary school in Barnet, where youll play a key role in supporting pupils with additional needs across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage
2. This varied role is ideal for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who enjoys building meaningful relationships and helping children achieve their individual potential.

The Role

Your day will be split between two rewarding responsibilities:

Morning – Year 2 (1:1 Support)

You will provide dedicated support for a pupil with complex communication and learning needs who follows an individualised curriculum. Success in this role comes from building trust, understanding routines and delivering engaging, personalised learning through short, focused activities alongside movement breaks and creative learning opportunities.

Afternoon – Year 6

Youll support two pupils with EHCPs who are largely independent but benefit from emotional regulation and behavioural support, particularly after lunchtime. When pupils are settled, youll also work alongside the class teacher, providing wider classroom support and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality 1:1 SEN support tailored to individual learning needs.

• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD and communication needs.

• Encourage engagement through personalised and interest-led learning activities.

• Promote emotional regulation using calm, positive and nurturing strategies.

• Assist with personalised learning programmes and classroom activities.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and support staff.

• Foster pupils confidence, independence and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.

• Experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, communication needs or EHCPs.

• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Confidence supporting pupils with emotional regulation and personalised learning.

• A flexible attitude and ability to adapt between 1:1 and classroom-based support.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What Youll Receive

• Competitive daily pay of £90–£100.

• A supportive and experienced leadership team committed to staff development.

• Full handover and guidance to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to childrens educational progress and wellbeing.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teach Now consultant.

• Access to professional development opportunities and future long-term roles.

If youre an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant ready to support pupils with additional needs and help them thrive both academically and emotionally, wed love to hear from you.

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