Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

About the school

Teach Now is working with a lovely, nurturing school in Barnet that is seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN teaching assistant to support pupils with complex needs within their specialist SEND hub and across Key Stage 1 and 2 classes.

This is not just a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact on children’s lives in a school that truly values every learner and offers an amazing working environment. Whether you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, if you are enthusiastic, resilient, and have a passion for supporting children with additional needs, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support for pupils with complex needs in the SEND hub and mainstream classes

• Observe and implement specialist interventions tailored to individual needs

• Assist in planning, resourcing, and delivering a curriculum adapted to pupils with EHCPs

• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to data analysis and planning

• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCO, and the SLT to ensure personalised, inclusive provision

• Support with preparations for annual reviews and EHCP needs assessments

• Help create timetables and implement structured inclusion programmes

Why join this school?

• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff

• Warm, caring, and inclusive school culture

• Excellent facilities including a well-resourced SEND hub

• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career in SEN education

If you are committed to empowering every child and creating an inclusive learning environment, apply now and take the next step in your SEN career.

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

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