SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 1 & Year 2

Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £90–£100 per day
Job Type: Full-time | Temporary | Long-term
Start Date: September 2026

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
Are you a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming primary school?

Teach Now is recruiting for a fantastic 4-form entry primary school in Barnet, rated Good by Ofsted, with a friendly, supportive staff team and a diverse school community. Set on an extensive, well-maintained site, the school provides a safe, happy environment where children are encouraged to thrive both academically and socially.

The Role

You will be supporting pupils in Year 1 or Year 2 with Special Educational Needs who are able to access the curriculum with additional support. Alongside providing classroom support, you will also deliver Read Write Inc. phonics interventions, making previous experience with the programme highly desirable.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within a primary school.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN.
• Knowledge or experience of Read Write Inc. Phonics is highly desirable.
• A patient, positive and proactive approach to supporting childrens learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £90–£100.
• A long-term, full-time role with the potential to make a real difference.
• A welcoming and supportive school with friendly staff.
• The opportunity to work in a well-resourced, diverse and inclusive learning environment.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teach Now consultant.
If youre passionate about helping children reach their full potential, wed 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

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

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