SEN Teaching Assistant About the role Are you passionate about supporting young children as they begin their learning journey? Do you have a caring, proactive approach and the ability to nurture children with emerging special educational needs (SEN)? If so, we would love to hear from you. A vibrant and inclusive primary school in Barnet is seeking a dedicated SEN teaching assistant to join their Reception team from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position working in the heart of a welcoming school community that values early intervention, child-led learning, and professional development. Key responsibilities You will provide 1:1 and small group support to Reception pupils showing early signs of additional needs. While formal diagnoses may not yet be in place, the school is preparing thoughtfully and proactively for a diverse range of potential learning and emotional needs. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting the transition to structured learning while maintaining elements of play-based exploration • Helping deliver high-quality phonics sessions using schemes such as Read Write Inc. or Little Wandle • Encouraging emotional regulation, social interaction, and consistent routines • Collaborating with the class teacher and SENCO to tailor support strategies based on ongoing observations What we’re looking for • Recent experience in an Early Years or Nursery setting • Confidence and calmness when working with children whose SEN needs are not yet fully understood • A nurturing, intuitive approach, paired with a keen understanding of routine and consistency • Enthusiasm for making a real difference during this crucial phase of development Join a school where your initiative and compassion will be celebrated every day. Apply now and support our youngest learners to thrive from the very beginning. Why work via Teach Now? Teach Now are a widely recognised education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on the 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 Safer recruitment 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