SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (Year 3)

Location: Barnet, London
Pay: £100–£110 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time | Long Term | Temporary

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

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Barnet is looking to appoint a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Year 3 class from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing school where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential in a caring and well-structured environment.

Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo, youll provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them engage with learning, develop confidence and make meaningful progress both academically and socially.

Your Role
• Support Year 3 pupils with SEN through a mixture of in-class, small-group and 1:1 interventions.
• Adapt learning activities and classroom resources to meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and successful participation in lessons.
• Build pupils confidence, independence and resilience throughout the school day.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the SENDCo to implement support plans and monitor progress.
• Foster an inclusive classroom where every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed.

Were Looking For Someone Who:
• Has experience working with primary-aged children, ideally in Key Stage 2.
• Has previously supported pupils with SEND, including speech and language needs, autism, learning difficulties or social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Is calm, patient and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Can work independently while following guidance from teaching staff.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and committed to making a genuine difference to pupils lives.

Why Join This School?
• Full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential for ongoing work.
• Supportive leadership team and experienced SEND department.
• Positive, inclusive school community with high expectations for every child.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your experience within primary SEND.
• Competitive daily pay of £100–£110.

If youre passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and want to be part of a school that truly values inclusion, 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.