SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Woodhouse

Teach Now is proud to be working with a supportive and inclusive primary school in Finchley, Barnet, to recruit a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant. This full-time, temporary role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with special educational needs across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.

The School & Setting

This welcoming school places inclusion, wellbeing, and pupil progress at the heart of everything it does. Staff work closely as a team, supported by experienced SEN leadership and clear systems to ensure every child is given the opportunity to thrive. The school is well-resourced, easily accessible via public transport, and known for its positive learning environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, both in and out of the classroom. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN

• Supporting learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation

• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and adaptations

• Helping pupils access the curriculum in a way that suits their individual needs

• Promoting independence, confidence, and positive relationships

This role is ideal for someone with previous SEN or classroom experience, or for graduates and aspiring teachers looking to build hands-on experience in a primary school setting.

If you are a patient, enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant ready for your next challenge, we would 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.

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