SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (Reception) – Part Time

Location: Barnet, London
Pay: £100–£105 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Part Time (Mondays & Fridays), Long Term, Temporary

Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with significant experience and/or qualifications. 

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding part-time role in Early Years?

A welcoming primary school in Barnet is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Reception pupil with additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to a childs learning, confidence and development while working within a supportive and experienced team.

The pupil is non-verbal and requires a calm, patient and consistent adult who can help them engage with classroom learning, develop communication skills and build positive relationships throughout the school day.

The school is committed to ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive. Reading and language development are central to the curriculum, with a strong focus on high-quality phonics teaching and creating an inclusive environment where every pupil can succeed.

Key Responsibilities
Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Reception pupil with SEND.
Encourage communication, independence and social interaction throughout the school day.
Adapt learning activities to meet the childs individual needs.
Support play-based learning and Early Years routines.
Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider staff to implement support strategies.
Help create a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience supporting children with SEND, ideally within EYFS or Key Stage 1.
• Is patient, caring and able to build trusting relationships with young children.
• Has experience supporting non-verbal pupils or using communication strategies such as visual supports (desirable).
• Understands the importance of early language, communication and phonics development.
• Is reliable, proactive and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Why Apply?
• Long-term part-time opportunity (Mondays and Fridays).
• Supportive leadership team with excellent SEND provision.
• Welcoming school with a strong inclusive ethos.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a childs educational journey.
• Competitive daily rate of £100–£105.

If youre passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a fulfilling Reception-based role, wed love to hear from 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.