About the Role Teach Now are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Barnet. This rewarding role focuses on supporting pupils across EYFS and Key Stage 1, with a particular emphasis on children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver tailored support, ensuring every child feels included, valued, and empowered to succeed. The school prides itself on nurturing curiosity, resilience, and confidence in its learners—making this a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about making a genuine difference. What We’re Looking For We are seeking candidates who can bring energy, empathy, and commitment to this vital role. To be successful, you will need: • Mandatory experience working with children with SEMH needs. • A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. • A calm, patient, and adaptable approach to classroom situations. • A genuine passion for supporting children in their educational journey. About the School This vibrant Barnet primary school has a warm, inclusive ethos and is well-regarded within the local community. With modern facilities, spacious classrooms, and access to specialist SEN resources, it provides a supportive environment for both staff and students. The leadership team are proactive in championing professional development and fostering collaboration, ensuring every staff member feels valued and supported. Teachers and teaching assistants alike often highlight the school’s close-knit team spirit and positive working environment as a key reason they enjoy working here. When you join this role through Teach Now, you’ll benefit from: • Competitive daily pay (£85–£100). • Dedicated support from your Teach Now consultant throughout your placement. • Ongoing CPD opportunities tailored to SEN and classroom support. • Access to a network of like-minded professionals. • The chance to gain invaluable, hands-on experience in a forward-thinking Barnet school. 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