Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)

About the school

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barnet that prides itself on its strong sense of community. The school is small enough to provide a secure, nurturing environment but large enough to offer rich and varied learning experiences. Staff here are passionate about providing outstanding academic and pastoral support to every pupil.

The role

This full-time role involves working one-to-one with a year 1 pupil who has autism, is selectively mute, and displays significantly dysregulated behaviour. The ideal candidate will be patient, calm, and resilient, with a strong understanding of autism and a proactive approach to behaviour management.

Ideal candidate

• A Level 2 or 3 teaching assistant qualification (or equivalent)

• Proven experience working with children with ASD and complex needs

• Strong communication and de-escalation skills

• A nurturing and adaptable attitude

• The ability to build trust and rapport with children who may find communication and routine challenging

You’ll be joining a supportive and professional team who are deeply committed to making a difference. Staff wellbeing is prioritised, and the school promotes collaboration and continuous development through regular training and mentoring.

If you are passionate about inclusion and thrive in a role where every day presents a new opportunity to change a child’s life, 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

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