Are you ready to spark curiosity and nurture the youngest learners at the very start of their educational journey? Teach Now is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Reception Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Barnet. About the Role This full-time, term-time role begins ASAP. You will be supporting children in the Reception year, helping them to develop early literacy, numeracy, and social skills through engaging activities and structured learning. The role also involves assisting with small-group interventions and supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) to ensure every child thrives. What We’re Looking For • A genuine passion for working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) • Creativity, patience, and the ability to engage young learners in imaginative ways • Strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude • Experience with SEN support or a keen willingness to learn • Reliability, teamwork, and adaptability in a dynamic classroom setting About the School This is a welcoming, community-focused school that prides itself on fostering confidence, kindness, and a love of learning in its pupils. Staff are highly collaborative, and leadership is committed to professional growth—making this an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers or those considering a future career in education. Why Apply? • Competitive daily rate: £95–£100 • Valuable experience across EYFS and SEN provision • A nurturing environment where your contributions are celebrated • Career pathways into teaching, SEN specialism, or further education roles • If you’re passionate about giving children the best possible start in life, we’d love to hear from you. 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