SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (Mornings Only) Location: Barnet, London Pay: £50–£55 per day (AM only) Start: ASAP Contract: Part-time, long-term, term-time only Are you a caring and confident SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding morning-only role in a welcoming primary setting? We’re seeking a dedicated SEN TA to support a small group of Year 1 pupils in a lovely school environment in Friern Barnet. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference early in the school day, helping pupils build focus, confidence and positive learning habits. Some children may display autistic traits and social communication needs, so a calm, consistent and nurturing approach is key. Your Role Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you will: • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils needing help with focus, boundaries and social interaction • Use a firm yet compassionate approach to encourage engagement and independence • Support emotional regulation through routines, praise and clear expectations • Track progress and contribute to effective behaviour strategies The Ideal Candidate • Has experience supporting children with SEN, particularly autism or social communication needs • Is patient, reliable and proactive, with strong behaviour management skills • Enjoys working in EYFS/KS1 and can commit to Monday–Friday mornings long term Why Apply? • Family-friendly 8:30am–12:30pm hours • Supportive team and positive working environment • Great experience for those pursuing careers in education, SEN or psychology 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