Specialist SEND TA

Job description

Specialist SEND TA | Barnet | September 2026 Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people with ASC and additional needs? Do you have the patience, resilience, and adaptability needed to succeed as a Specialist SEND TA while helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence?

A warm and inclusive secondary school in Barnet is seeking a resilient Specialist SEND TA to join their Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) from September 2026. This opportunity is ideal for a Specialist SEND TA who is passionate about supporting neurodiverse students within a specialist SEND environment.

As a Specialist SEND TA, you will support a small group of students with ASC across KS3 and KS4, some of whom may also have additional needs including ADHD. This role would suit a Specialist SEND TA who is child-centred and confident managing behaviour.

Why Join This School as a Specialist SEND TA?

• Gain specialist experience supporting students with ASC within an established ARP.
• Develop valuable skills in SEND support, behaviour management, and intervention delivery.
• Work alongside experienced SEND professionals and teaching staff.
• Make a meaningful difference to students’ confidence, independence, and progress.

The Role of a Specialist SEND TA

• Support students with ASC across KS3 and KS4 within the ARP and mainstream classroom environment.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help students engage with learning and develop key skills.
• Deliver targeted interventions focused on communication, confidence, independence and emotional regulation.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to support students with their individual needs.
• Adapt your approach to meet different learning profiles and respond to changing situations.

Requirements

• A degree from a good university.
• Strong A-Level results demonstrating good academic ability.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally within a school, youth, mentoring, care or similar setting.
• Confident managing behaviour and providing consistent, positive support.

If you are a committed Specialist SEND TA looking to make a real impact within an ARP setting, we would love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-08-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English