Reception Teaching Assistant – 1:1 SEN Support
Location: Barnet, London, UK
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary (Term Time Only)
Start Date: 25 March 2026
Salary: £95 – £100 per day
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training such a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
The role involves providing 1:1 support for a Reception pupil who is non-verbal and has autism. The pupil follows an individualised curriculum focused on sensory-based activities and engagement, and your role will be to encourage interaction, participation, and engagement with learning in a supportive and patient way. The pupil is calm and passive, enjoys sensory activities, and may occasionally wander outside, so the role requires someone attentive and proactive.
You will provide around 20 hours per week of 1:1 support, with the remaining time spent supporting elsewhere in the school, making this a full-time role.
The school is a friendly one-form entry primary in Barnet with a strong community feel. It includes a pre-nursery, nursery, Additional Resource Provision (ARP), and a Children’s Centre, creating a well-supported and inclusive environment. It’s an excellent place to develop experience and grow a career in SEN and early years education.
Requirements
• Experience supporting children with autism, ideally within a school setting
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or working with children with SEN
• A strong understanding of autism in early years
• Patient, nurturing, and attentive approach to supporting children
• Ability to encourage engagement through sensory and play-based activities
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification preferred
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 support for a Reception pupil with autism
• Deliver and support sensory-based activities and individual learning tasks
• Encourage engagement and interaction through structured play and activities
• Monitor the pupil closely to ensure safety and wellbeing, including during outdoor time
• Work alongside the class teacher and SENCo to support the pupil’s individual learning plan
• Assist in the classroom and wider school when not providing 1:1 support
• Help maintain a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment
Benefits
• Competitive daily pay of £95 – £100
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN and early years experience
• Supportive and inclusive school environment
• A fantastic role for anyone looking to grow a career in Special Educational Needs
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.
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