Description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you resilient, compassionate, and committed to transforming lives?
Teach Now is working with a dynamic primary school in Barnet looking for a specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with challenging behaviours across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
This role is much more than classroom support—it’s about empowering children to overcome emotional and behavioural barriers, helping them unlock their true potential.
What makes this role stand out
• Behaviour-focused expertise – you’ll work closely with pupils with SEMH needs, ADHD, and behaviour-related diagnoses, using tailored strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement
• Team that has your back – work alongside an exceptionally skilled SENCO, a hands-on pastoral team, and external behavioural specialists. There’s a strong culture of shared responsibility and continuous support
• Innovative tools & approaches – the school employs trauma-informed strategies and restorative practice models. You’ll have access to behaviour mentoring programmes, dedicated intervention spaces, and mindfulness sessions
• A place to grow – with ongoing CPD in behaviour management, de-escalation, and mental health, this is a fantastic opportunity for a TA aiming to move into therapeutic or specialist education roles
Who you are
• Experienced in working with children who present with challenging behaviours
• Calm, confident, and consistent in high-pressure situations
• Skilled in building trust with vulnerable learners
• Comfortable working 1:1 and in small group settings
• Ready to be a positive role model every single day
This is a role that requires heart, humour, and a whole lot of patience—but the rewards? Unmatched.
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
