SEN Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Barnet, London | £90–£100 per day | Full-Time | Temporary | Start ASAP (June 2026)

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barnet is seeking a confident and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team as soon as possible.

This full-time, temporary role will run from 1st June to 19th July, with the possibility of continuing into September for the right candidate. The school is a friendly and values-led setting with a supportive leadership team and a strong community feel.

About the Role

You will be supporting pupils in Year 2, including children with additional needs such as ASD and anxiety. The role will include some 1:1 support, but staff rotate across a small group of children with needs, so you will not be restricted to working with just one pupil.

The ideal candidate will be patient, resilient and proactive, with the confidence to support pupils who may at times be defiant or cheeky, while maintaining a calm and positive approach.

All Teaching Assistants at the school also support interventions, so you will play an active role in helping pupils build confidence, close learning gaps and make progress.

Key Responsibilities
• Supporting pupils in Year 2 with additional needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Helping pupils with ASD, anxiety and emotional regulation
• Delivering or supporting planned interventions
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider support team
• Building trusting relationships with pupils and staff

The Ideal Candidate
• Experience working with children in a primary school setting
• SEN experience, particularly with ASD and/or anxiety, is desirable
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Confident supporting behaviour in a positive and consistent way
• Able to build rapport with children quickly
• Flexible, proactive and happy to work across different pupils
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Apply?
• Supportive team and approachable leadership
• Full-time role with an immediate June start
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Year 2
• Varied role across SEN support and interventions
• Possibility of continuing into September
• Great opportunity for experienced TAs or aspiring teachers

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.