Reception Teaching Assistant

Reception Teaching Assistant – 1:1 SEN Support

Location:

Barnet, London

Salary: £93–£100 per day

Contract:

Full-time, long-term temporary

Start date:

Immediate – September 2026

Are you an energetic Reception Teaching Assistant with strong EYFS experience and an understanding of sensory regulation? A welcoming primary school in Barnet is seeking a confident practitioner to support a Reception pupil displaying traits associated with ASD and ADHD.

The pupil is active, sociable and enjoys adult interaction. He needs a consistent adult who can build a positive relationship while supporting his communication, sensory and emotional-regulation needs.

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Recognise triggers and early signs of dysregulation
• Use visuals, two-option choices and Now/Next strategies
• Support speech and communication difficulties
• Redirect sensory-seeking behaviour safely and positively
• Closely supervise behaviours such as mouthing non-food items
• Support transitions, boundaries and less-preferred activities
• Respond calmly to throwing or attempts to leave activities
• Use interests such as cars, trucks and putty to build engagement
• Encourage successful participation in classroom learning and play

• Reception or EYFS experience
• Experience supporting ASD, ADHD or sensory needs
• An understanding of behaviour as communication
• Confidence using visual supports and regulation strategies
• A calm, playful and engaging approach
• The ability to maintain clear, consistent boundaries
• The energy and alertness to support a highly active pupil
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Specialist SEN experience is welcomed, but an excellent EYFS practitioner with strong knowledge of inclusive practice would also be well suited to this role.

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.

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