SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Needs – Year 3)
Contract Type: Part Time, Long-Term Temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Colindale, Barnet, London
Salary: £100.80 per day

About the Role

Are you a resilient, patient and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a talent for building positive relationships with children who present challenging behaviour?

A large and inclusive primary school in Colindale is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil who requires consistent behavioural and emotional support throughout the school day. The child currently struggles to remain in class, can be reluctant to follow instructions and often chooses to disengage from learning. However, positive progress has already been made through a relationship-based approach, and the school is committed to continuing this journey.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will play a key role in helping the pupil develop trust, improve engagement and build the skills needed to access learning successfully. This role requires someone calm, consistent and determined, who understands that meaningful progress is achieved through patience, structure and strong relationships.

Requirements
• Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant or Behaviour Mentor
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, social and emotional needs
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Relevant SEN or behaviour support qualifications are beneficial
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A calm, resilient and nurturing approach
• Ability to remain consistent and positive when faced with challenges

Key Responsibilities
• Provide dedicated support for a Year 3 pupil with behavioural needs
• Encourage engagement with learning and classroom routines
• Implement behaviour support strategies agreed by the school
• Build a trusting and positive relationship with the pupil
• Support emotional regulation and positive decision-making
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and families to ensure consistency

The Ideal Candidate Will
• Be an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour support skills
• Understand the importance of patience, consistency and relationship-building
• Be confident working independently and as part of a wider support team
• Have high expectations while maintaining a nurturing approach
• Be committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning

What the School Can Offer
• A welcoming and diverse school community
• A supportive leadership team and experienced SEN staff
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on a childs educational journey

This SEN Teaching Assistant position is ideal for a skilled behaviour mentor or SEN professional who is passionate about helping children re-engage with learning and reach their full potential. If you believe every child can succeed with the right support, this could be the perfect opportunity for 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.

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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.