1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Year 1)
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life? Teach Now is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a thriving and inclusive school community in Barnet, London.
About the Role
This role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support to a delightful Year 1 girl with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). She is preverbal, with a calm and placid demeanor, and exhibits sensory-seeking behaviors. She is currently working on the EYFS 0-3 curriculum. Your role will involve creating a nurturing, structured, and engaging environment to support her development, communication, and well-being.
What Makes This Role Unique
• Holistic and Inclusive Approach: The school is committed to understanding each child as an individual, ensuring personalized support and care.
• Focus on Emotional Well-being: A school that prioritizes positive mental health and emotional development for both students and staff.
• Thriving School Community: As a successful and oversubscribed Nursery and two-form entry school, it offers a vibrant and supportive environment where children flourish spiritually, academically, and emotionally.
• Exceptional Resources: With a strong emphasis on SEN support, the school provides outstanding facilities tailored to the needs of its students.
What We’re Looking For
• Experience working with children with ASD, particularly in a 1:1 setting.
• A patient, kind, and empathetic individual who can adapt to the needs of the child.
• A passion for promoting inclusivity and helping children reach their full potential.
• Knowledge of sensory integration and EYFS curriculum would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and a growth mindset. This is your chance to make a lasting impact in a child’s life while working in a school that truly values its staff and students.
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