Details:
- Salary: £100 - 101 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Barnet London
- Date: 12 hours ago
Description:
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Early Years)
Contract Type: Part Time, Long-Term Temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £100–£101.50 per day
Hours of Work: Mornings Only (Term Time Only)
About the Role
Do you have a passion for supporting young children with additional needs during the most important stages of their development?
A highly regarded and inclusive primary school in Barnet is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join its Early Years team from September 2026. This morning-only role offers the opportunity to provide targeted support to children with SEN, helping them build confidence, communication skills and independence within a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, the successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils through play-based learning, structured activities and outdoor experiences designed to encourage curiosity, resilience and personal growth.
Requirements
To be eligible for this role, applicants must have:
• Experience supporting children with SEN in an EYFS setting
• A good understanding of child development and inclusive practice
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, caring and proactive approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Key Responsibilities
• Supporting children with additional needs in Nursery and Reception
• Encouraging communication, social interaction and engagement
• Assisting with learning activities, play and daily routines
• Promoting independence and positive behaviour
• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to support pupil progress
The Ideal Candidate Will
• Be passionate about Early Years education
• Have experience working with children with SEN
• Create positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Be adaptable, enthusiastic and reliable
What the School Can Offer
• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• An Outstanding learning environment with excellent resources
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A strong inclusive ethos and specialist SEND support
• Happy, engaged pupils who enjoy learning
This SEN Teaching Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing Barnet primary school where every child is encouraged to thrive. If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding Early Years position with mornings only, we would 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