SEN Teaching Assistant

Year 1 SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Autism Support) – Barnet – September 2026 Start
Location: Barnet, London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £90–£100 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.

Are you a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference? A welcoming primary school in Finchley, Barnet, is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with Autism from September 2026.

This is a rewarding role supporting a child who thrives with a structured, nurturing approach and positive relationships. The school offers excellent support, including access to a sensory room and guidance from experienced staff and SEN professionals.

About the Role

You will support a non-verbal Year 1 pupil with Autism who communicates through single words, gestures, and other non-verbal methods. Responsibilities include helping the pupil access learning, supporting personal care and toileting needs, and following established behaviour and communication strategies.

The pupil has a keen interest in books, animals, and dinosaurs, and responds well to patient, consistent, and engaging adults.

Requirements:
• Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Knowledge of communication strategies for non-verbal pupils
• Confidence supporting personal care and toileting needs
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• The ability to build trusting relationships and encourage engagement
• Experience managing challenging behaviour or emotional dysregulation is desirable

About the School

This welcoming voluntary aided primary school is located in Finchley, within the London Borough of Barnet. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral support, and commitment to helping every child thrive. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and valued.

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.