Reception Teaching Assistant
Teach Now
Reception Teaching Assistant – 1:1 SEN Support
Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £93–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: Immediate – September 2026
Are you an energetic Reception Teaching Assistant with strong EYFS experience and an understanding of sensory regulation? A welcoming primary school in Barnet is seeking a confident practitioner to support a Reception pupil displaying traits associated with ASD and ADHD.
The pupil is active, sociable and enjoys adult interaction. He needs a consistent adult who can build a positive relationship while supporting his communication, sensory and emotional-regulation needs.
The Role
As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Recognise triggers and early signs of dysregulation
• Use visuals, two-option choices and Now/Next strategies
• Support speech and communication difficulties
• Redirect sensory-seeking behaviour safely and positively
• Closely supervise behaviours such as mouthing non-food items
• Support transitions, boundaries and less-preferred activities
• Respond calmly to throwing or attempts to leave activities
• Use interests such as cars, trucks and putty to build engagement
• Encourage successful participation in classroom learning and play
About You
The successful Reception Teaching Assistant will ideally have:
• Reception or EYFS experience
• Experience supporting ASD, ADHD or sensory needs
• An understanding of behaviour as communication
• Confidence using visual supports and regulation strategies
• A calm, playful and engaging approach
• The ability to maintain clear, consistent boundaries
• The energy and alertness to support a highly active pupil
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Specialist SEN experience is welcomed, but an excellent EYFS practitioner with strong knowledge of inclusive practice would also be well suited to this role.
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.
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