SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Now is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant with an interest or experience in Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) for a welcoming secondary school in Barnet.

This is an excellent opportunity for a patient, proactive Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping young people communicate more confidently, access the curriculum and become increasingly independent. You will support pupils across KS3–KS5, including students with EHCPs and a range of speech, language, communication and associated SEND needs.

Working closely with teachers, the SENCo and other professionals, you will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support while helping pupils participate successfully in mainstream lessons.

• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs across the curriculum
  
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group activities under the guidance of teaching and SEN staff
  
• Reinforce strategies recommended by Speech and Language Therapists where appropriate
  
• Adapt resources and instructions to make learning accessible
  
• Encourage pupils to develop communication, confidence and independence
  
• Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social interaction
  
• Monitor progress and share relevant observations with teachers and the SEN team
  
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
  

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SLCN or additional learning needs
  
• Strong spoken and written communication skills
  
• A calm, patient and encouraging approach
  
• The ability to build positive professional relationships with secondary-age pupils
  
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or relevant SEND/Speech & Language training, is desirable
  
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
  
• The right to work in the UK
  
• Satisfactory references covering recent employment
  

Experience in a secondary school, specialist provision, speech and language setting, youth work or similar environment would be highly relevant.

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.