SEN Teaching Assistant

Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant (Reception Class) – Barnet, North London
£101.50–£105 per day | Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Long-Term Role

Non-Verbal Support | EYFS Teaching Assistant

Are you a calm, nurturing and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 role in a supportive primary school?

A welcoming primary school in Barnet is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Reception-aged pupil with autism and significant social communication needs from September 2026. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is patient, consistent and passionate about helping children with complex SEND feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 support for a non-verbal pupil with autism in a Reception class.
• Build a trusting and consistent relationship over time.
• Use a calm, nurturing and low-arousal approach to support regulation and engagement.
• Support communication through visuals, gestures, symbols or communication aids.
• Adapt activities so the pupil can access learning at an appropriate level.
• Follow EHCP targets, individual support plans and specialist advice.
• Provide intimate care respectfully and professionally when required.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will:

• Have experience supporting children with autism and complex SEND.
• Ideally have experience with non-verbal pupils or ASD provision.
• Be calm, patient, resilient and emotionally consistent.
• Be confident supporting personal care needs with dignity and professionalism.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding, trust and routine.
• Be observant, proactive and able to follow specialist guidance.
• Be able to commit to the full academic year to provide continuity for the pupil.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and inclusive primary school environment.
• Guidance from an experienced class teacher, SENDCo and wider staff team.
• Opportunities to work alongside external professionals.
• A caring school community with a strong values-led ethos.
• Experience supporting a child through meaningful progress and development.
• A rewarding long-term role where your consistency can make a real difference.
Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who understands that progress starts with trust, safety and consistency. You will play a key role in helping a Reception pupil develop communication, engagement and confidence within a nurturing school environment.

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