SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Lasting Impact in an Inclusive, High-Achieving School in Barnet!

Are you an empathetic, dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant ready to inspire and support students to thrive? Teach Now is working with an exceptional pluralist Jewish school in Barnet, North London, seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their outstanding team.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a high-achieving, inclusive, and deeply supportive educational community where students are truly at the heart of everything we do.

About the School

Our partner school is renowned for its academic ambition, inclusivity, and pluralist ethos, making it one of the most unique and special schools in both Jewish and British education. Here, pupils are encouraged to question, explore, and ‘think otherwise’ in an environment that promotes respect, curiosity, and aspiration.

The school takes immense pride in its wonderful community spirit, where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to create an inspiring, stimulating, and challenging educational journey for every child.

About the Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs

• Foster academic and social development through personalised strategies

• Support inclusion in both classroom and extracurricular activities

• Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to adapt learning materials and strategies

• Champion the values of respect, inclusion, and excellence

Requirements

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has prior experience working with children with SEN

• Is passionate about inclusive education and student success

• Demonstrates patience, creativity, and strong communication skills

• Shares a commitment to academic excellence and nurturing young minds

• Is available 5 days a week, term-time only (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)

Benefits

• Daily rate: £97.80 – £117.80, paid weekly

• Professional support from a dedicated Teach Now consultant

• A fulfilling role in a respected, inclusive school community

• Opportunities for continued growth and development

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.

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