SEN Teaching Assistant SEMH

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH
SEN Teaching Assistant – SEMH

Location:

Barnet, London
Salary: £90–£100 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications

Contract:

Full-time, Temporary
Start:
September 2026 – immediate/as soon as possible

Teach Now is looking for a resilient and relationship-focused SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in Barnet.

This role requires more than simply supporting academic work. You will help pupils regulate emotions, rebuild confidence in learning and develop positive relationships with adults and peers.

For the right candidate, it can be an exceptionally rewarding position.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support.

Help pupils regulate emotions and manage challenging situations.

Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.

Support pupils during lessons, transitions and less structured periods.

Follow behaviour and individual support plans.

Work collaboratively with teachers and the SEN team.

We are looking for

Previous SEMH, behaviour, SEN or school-based experience.

A calm and confident approach to challenging behaviour.

Strong boundaries combined with patience and empathy.

Relevant TA/SEN qualifications are desirable.

Team Teach or similar training would be advantageous but is not essential.

Competitive pay, a dedicated consultant and access to further SEN opportunities throughout Barnet and North London.

Applicants with strong SEN or SEMH experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

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