SEN Teaching Assistant

An excellent long-term opportunity has become available for an experienced and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive Infant and Nursery School in Barnet. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early years and primary education and confident supporting children with additional needs in a nurturing but structured environment. The school is a friendly, community-focused setting where every child is valued and supported to achieve their best. With three classes per year group and a strong emphasis on inclusion, staff work closely together to create a calm, supportive learning experience for all pupils. About the role: Morning support in Nursery, working 1:1 with an autistic child (some speech, no personal care required) Supporting the same child for part of the lunch period, followed by your own break Afternoon support in a Year 1 classroom, assisting children with more challenging behaviours Working closely with class teachers and SEN staff to support learning, engagement, and behaviour The ideal candidate will: Have experience supporting children with SEN, particularly autism Be confident, resilient, and able to use initiative in challenging situations Have a calm, patient, and nurturing approach Be adaptable and comfortable working across Nursery and Key Stage 1 Be committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing This is a varied and rewarding role offering consistent hours, a supportive staff team, and the chance to make a meaningful difference during a crucial stage of children’s development. 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