EYFS Teaching Assistant Barnet, NW9 (commutable from Colindale, Hendon, Burnt Oak, Mill Hill, Wembley) £105-£115 per day Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Full-time, long-term (Full Academic Year) Long Term Futures is seeking a compassionate and experienced Reception SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive Early Years setting in Barnet. The role involves supporting several pupils with emerging social communication needs, as well as providing more focused support for a child with an EHCP related to emotional regulation and past trauma. The school is particularly eager to meet candidates with a strong EYFS background, Early Years qualifications, or previous experience supporting young children with additional needs. About the Role You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and wider EYFS team to help pupils feel emotionally secure, confident, and ready to learn. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 support for a Reception child who has experienced trauma and requires calm, consistent emotional reassurance. Supporting small groups and individual pupils showing early signs of autism, focusing on communication, social interaction, and engagement. Using play-based strategies, visual aids, and structured routines to help children access learning. Supporting behaviour through a nurturing, predictable approach grounded in Early Years practice. Assisting with phonics, early literacy, earl...