SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Barnet
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £100- £130 per day

About the role and school

Academics are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Barnet, starting ASAP. This full-time Primary SEN Teaching Assistant position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful Primary SEN Teaching Assistant will provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and communication difficulties, helping them access the primary curriculum, develop independence and build confidence within the classroom.

The school is a welcoming, community-focused primary school in Barnet, serving a diverse local community and placing a strong emphasis on inclusion, pupil wellbeing and academic achievement. With a nurturing and supportive ethos, the school is committed to ensuring that every child feels valued, respected and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum, with a focus on positive behaviour, personal development and creating a stimulating learning environment. Teachers, support staff and the SENCO work collaboratively to provide individualised support and ensure pupils with additional needs are fully included in school life.

Job Responsibilities

Provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support for primary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and other additional learning needs

Implement individual education plans (IEPs), personalised learning strategies and appropriate interventions

Encourage independence, confidence, communication and positive social interactions

Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider support staff to ensure pupils can access the curriculum

Monitor pupil progress, behaviour and emotional wellbeing, adapting support strategies to meet individual needs

Qualifications/Experience

Experience as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar role supporting children with SEND

Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role

Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barnet

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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