SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years (Colindale, Barnet)
Are you an experienced Early Years SEN practitioner looking for a meaningful and rewarding role? This welcoming primary school in Colindale is seeking two skilled SEN Teaching Assistants to join their Reception team and provide dedicated support to children with autism and additional needs.
The school is a truly special community—a place where over 40 languages, diverse cultures and shared values come together to create a nurturing and inspiring environment. Staff and families work collaboratively to ensure children feel safe, respected and empowered to grow into confident lifelong learners. If you believe in compassion, inclusivity and helping every child shine, you will feel right at home here.
About the Two Roles
Role 1 – Supporting Two Pre-Verbal Autistic Children
• Work 1:1 with two Reception-aged boys (AM/PM)
• Must have strong experience supporting pre-verbal autistic children
• Confident using visuals, communication aids and structured routines
• Able to implement personalised strategies and build trust through calm, consistent support
Role 2 – Supporting a Variety of SEN Needs in Reception
• Work within a class that includes several children with emerging SEN needs
• Provide key support to a child with an EHCP who has emotional needs and a history of trauma (currently thriving)
• Support additional pupils showing signs of autism, requiring social communication and social skills development
• All children are verbal and require a patient, emotionally attuned practitioner
What the School Offers
• A warm, inclusive environment where every child is valued as an individual
• A deeply supportive team committed to transformative, child-centred education
• A culture that celebrates diversity, belonging and shared learning
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the Early Years phase
Who We’re Looking For
• Experienced EYFS SEN TAs only (these roles are not suitable for beginners)
• Confident, empathetic and skilled in autism and emotional regulation strategies
• Able to build strong, nurturing relationships with young children
• Passionate about helping every pupil reach their potential
If you’re ready to bring expertise, patience and heart to a school that truly values its staff, we’d 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